Project Engineer Trainee

Baker Electric • Brea, CA

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About The Position

SUMMARY: The Project Engineer I - Training role is designed to provide foundational training and support for entry-level Project Engineers. This role focuses on developing the necessary skills to effectively provide administrative and technical project assistance under the guidance of senior project staff. This non-exempt, individual contributor position is ideal for candidates seeking to grow within the construction project management field. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Administration and Coordination: Provide internal project support through structured training and coordination of project tasks, learning how to manage project documentation and data entry accurately. Job Setup and Documentation: Assist in setting up jobs in project management software, creating Job Information Sheets, and establishing Job Files with appropriate guidance and oversight. Subcontract Administration: Learn how to assemble subcontracts for review and maintain relevant documentation. Data Management: Support the maintenance of data accuracy in project management software (Procore) through hands-on training and supervised data entry tasks. Purchase Orders: Under the supervision of experienced project engineers, assist in creating and processing purchase orders throughout the project duration. Scheduling: Learn to prepare project schedules based on estimated hours, project milestones, and established guidelines, with direct oversight from senior project staff. Project Coordination: Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen, ensuring that all relevant information is communicated clearly and effectively. Permitting and Compliance: Support the obtaining and maintaining of necessary permits through structured learning and direct mentorship. Technical Training: Senior engineers will provide training to help participants develop a basic technical understanding of single-line, lighting, and switchgear drawings. RFI Process: Review and understand Requests for Information (RFIs) generated by field personnel and learn how to compare them with project drawings and specifications. RFI Tracking: Coordinate the RFI process under the guidance of senior project staff, ensuring timely responses and maintaining accurate logs. Submittal Coordination: Under supervision, support the coordination with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete and accurate prior to forwarding. Punch List Coordination: Help close projects by coordinating the completion of the project punch list and learning best practices for project closeout. Change Order Processing: Support the processing of field-generated change order requests through hands-on training and detailed guidance. Communication and Reporting: Provide input and promptly respond to project status requests, adhering to established project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal project support through structured training and coordination of project tasks, learning how to manage project documentation and data entry accurately.
• Assist in setting up jobs in project management software, creating Job Information Sheets, and establishing Job Files with appropriate guidance and oversight.
• Learn how to assemble subcontracts for review and maintain relevant documentation.
• Support the maintenance of data accuracy in project management software (Procore) through hands-on training and supervised data entry tasks.
• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders throughout the project duration.
• Learn to prepare project schedules based on estimated hours, project milestones, and established guidelines, with direct oversight from senior project staff.
• Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen, ensuring that all relevant information is communicated clearly and effectively.
• Support the obtaining and maintaining of necessary permits through structured learning and direct mentorship.
• Develop a basic technical understanding of single-line, lighting, and switchgear drawings.
• Review and understand Requests for Information (RFIs) generated by field personnel and learn how to compare them with project drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate the RFI process under the guidance of senior project staff, ensuring timely responses and maintaining accurate logs.
• Support the coordination with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete and accurate prior to forwarding.
• Help close projects by coordinating the completion of the project punch list and learning best practices for project closeout.
• Support the processing of field-generated change order requests through hands-on training and detailed guidance.
• Provide input and promptly respond to project status requests, adhering to established project deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed