Project Engineer II

Talent Team•Clark, NV

20d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer II provides higher-level technical coordination on project tasks in support of the Project Manager, with limited customer and field interaction. This is an exempt individual-contributor position based on a project site. The role supports project planning and execution, including schedules, drawings and specifications, subcontractor coordination, submittals, procurement, change orders, value engineering, and project closeout. The position works with project managers, foremen, internal teams, and external project stakeholders.

Requirements

1–2 years of electrical Project Engineer experience and/or combined electrical estimating experience.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or successful graduation from an electrical training program.
Proficiency in MS Office/O365 applications.
Familiarity with project management and estimating software.
Proven ability to understand and analyze electrical terminology, drawings, and theory.
Proven ability to communicate professionally with clients both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

Provide project engineering support to Project Managers with minimal supervisory direction.
Formulate project schedules based on estimated hours, electrical tasks, milestones, resource leveling, Project Manager Guidelines, and project criteria.
Review project plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen.
Discuss utility service, supply, or project-related issues with interdepartmental personnel and field forces, representatives of agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Evaluate Requests for Information (RFIs) and call attention to areas of need.
Analyze supplier and subcontractor submittals and shop drawings for conformance to project documents, including single-line, lighting, and switchgear quantity and type.
Organize and follow up on the submittal process to ensure project deadlines are met.
Create and issue subcontractor contracts with oversight from the Project Manager.
Assemble bills of material and coordinate with the Project Manager to finalize purchase orders.
Review, identify potential mistakes in, and process change order requests.
Assist in identifying and implementing value-engineering and prefabrication opportunities.
Develop project change order estimates and proposals at the direction of the Project Manager or Estimator.
Perform processes and procedures that support project closeout.
Participate in project-specific scheduling, budgeting, and planning meetings with supervisors and assist with the two-week look-ahead.
Attend on-site project meetings with Project Managers when appropriate.