Project Engineer II - Electrical

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides technical support and administrative help to Project Managers and the business unit as a whole. This role serves as a project technical source, providing interpretation and resolving questions and problems. The Project Engineer II coordinates pieces of the project given proven skill and ability and is involved in more detailed processes directly related to project execution, including budgeting, resource allocation, schedule development and quality controls, or other similar functions that require more expertise and experience. This role also takes on additional client relationship building activities that lead to increased business revenue for Baker Group. The position normally requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 1-4 years of experience, including internships. The Project Engineer II may begin to run small projects or develop a book of business on their own and usually develops into a Project Manager role.

Requirements

4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree
1-4 years of experience, including internships
Strong technical skills, including but not limited to, experience with the following software: project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, document management, e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, time accounting and spreadsheets.
Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong initiative and attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills; ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Confident decision-making ability.
Ability to read and comprehend drawings and sketches.
Ability to understand and adhere to contract terms and conditions.
Ability to maintain technical expertise on new technologies, products, and tools through continuing education initiatives.
Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, tools, etc. involved in strategic planning resource allocation and modeling, production methods and coordination of people and resources in a safe manner.
Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Responsibilities

Provide sales and business development support as needed to build client relationships, obtain more work, including providing assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, contracts, etc.
Participate in ongoing review, planning and formulation as it relates to the specific business unit and contribute to the team on how to achieve required and desired results.
Assist with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, to include but not limited to: understanding project scope, managing budgets and fiscal controls through value engineering, monitoring quality control provisions, coordinating work sequencing, issuing purchase orders, procurement, change orders, and contractor approvals, as appropriate.
Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring their work quality and schedule as required for installation.
Ensure customer satisfaction by continual communication on scheduling coordination, project progress, and obtaining feedback on Baker Group’s performance, sharing any positive or negative feedback with team.
Attend jobsite visits, internal project meetings, and coordinate meetings as directed, including tracking action items and providing appropriate follow-up.
Help ensure project performance, operations and delivery are in compliance with design and/or specifications.
Develop relationships with customers and pursue opportunities which provide long-term relationships and revenue opportunities.
Utilize company standard documents including but not limited to business development processes, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, warranty, etc.
Confer with project managers, business unit leaders, etc. to discuss and resolve any questions, complications or problems.
Accurate daily time and reporting.