Project Engineer - Electric

RSS, LLC.•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•$28 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing all submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, Work Breakdown Structure and Material Kits for multiple projects. The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively in a multi-faceted and extremely fast paced team environment. This position is with our National Team and will be working in Cedar Rapids, IA. Project will begin 3/1/2026.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience in Construction Management, or Electrical Field preferred
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and their components
Read and understand electrical drawings and specifications
Excellent communication and organization skills, the ability to be a team player and detail oriented are preferred
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
Push, pull, lift, and carry at least 10 pounds.
Frequently required to walk and stand. This position may involve infrequent site visits which will require the ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proof-read documents to identify errors.
Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal customer needs and resolve their issues in a timely manner
Works closely with external customers Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Managers
Schedule and participate in project meetings (start-up, weekly, close-out)
Take notes and capture action items during project meetings
Prepare, maintain, and process RFI’s, Submittals and close-out documents
Create and maintain Project Logs (Change Requests, Submittals, RFIs) - Sending weekly updates to customer for discussion
Assist Project Managers and Project Executives in project duties
Process material, rental equipment and tool orders
Perform material takeoffs, with assistance, for Change Orders Request processing
Prepare and coordinate delivery of site mobilization documentation
Input and manage project scheduling functions, WBS and SIS, 10-5-2-1
Collaborate with CI for material kit deliveries and backorders
Maintain Construction Documents in Plan Grid and distribute to internal/external parties
Perform all duties as outlined on the published Roles and Responsibilities Matrix