Project Engineer- The Dalles

Dynalectric Company•Portland, OR

12h

About The Position

The Project Engineer performs functions assigned by the project manager or assistant project manager. The work may include tracking submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and major equipment, as well as general document control. The position is mostly office-based, although field assignments may require working outside the office and staying away from home for short or extended periods. Some travel may be required for training or continuing education. Hours generally fall Monday through Friday during normal business hours but may extend considerably as deadlines approach, including some weekend work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in construction management, engineering, or relevant field experience.
Basic understanding of electrical construction and materials.
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Occasionally sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Handle permits, takeoffs, and applications.
Record project information and maintain document control.
Create and review project RFIs, ensure they are posted on the current document set, communicate changes to field staff, and communicate cost impacts to the general contractor.
Create, review, request, and submit submittals; communicate changes to field staff.
Ensure drawing sets are current and accounted for, and review new documents for changes.
Create commissioning document tracking logs, print commissioning documents for the QC manager, collect documents at job completion, check for missing documentation, and submit closeout materials.
Manage closeout documents by requesting them from vendors, checking accuracy, tracking required documents, and reviewing as-builts and attic stock.
Assist with project buyouts.
Support major purchases by completing takeoffs, issuing requests for proposal, leveling bids, selecting vendors, issuing purchase orders, and issuing change orders.
Develop methods of procedure (MOPs), review them with QA/QC or the assistant project manager/project manager, and submit them to the general contractor.
Update the MOP log and track start dates for field coordination.
Submit personnel access requests for live-space work before MOP start dates.
Create equipment and wire labels and procure them through a vendor or produce them in-house before they are needed in the field.
Assist with and spot-check field daily reporting and timesheets, process new-hire paperwork and ROF checks, and handle expense reimbursements.
Order needed office supplies through the project administrator.
May occasionally direct a project administrator on administrative tasks and work with labor superintendents and general foremen.