Project Engineer, Energy Solutions

Prime Electric • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting and performing various electrical project requirements. PRIME offers comprehensive services covering the entire lifecycle of a project, with capabilities including electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions. Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

Requirements

• Familiarity with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling and project management systems, with knowledge of Accubid, considered a plus.
• Understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles, a plus.
• Ability to learn electrical/solar/energy solutions estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates and assist with new estimates.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining a constructive work environment.
• Uphold a strong work ethic and good punctuality.
• Prioritize work effectively to meet all deadlines with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity for on-the-job learning.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing project needs and willingness to ask questions and exercise good judgement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Construction Management or related field, and/or 2 years solar/energy solutions construction industry experience, or relevant field experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in monitoring project planning, execution and closure.
• Assist in managing permit applications, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections as needed.
• Establish and maintain project management and administrative files.
• Research, acquire and organize submittments and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
• Maintain meticulous records of incoming and outgoing submittals.
• Update and manage drawing sets, both electronically and in hard copies.
• Organize and maintain project correspondence.
• Help create and oversee field installation work packages and monitor overall schedule progress.
• Assist in implementing and entering Purchasing Orders (PO’s) and PO Changes.
• Aid in estimating and tracking Potential Change Orders (PCO’s).
• Assist in writing and tracking Requests for Information (RFI’s).
• Contribute to the preparation and substantiation of job billing.
• Attend regular project status meetings.
• Provide support to Project Management and Field Management teams as needed.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree