Project Engineer | On Site | Shippingport, Pennsylvania

Sargent Electric•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sargent Electric is hiring two Project Engineers to support the Bloom PIT Campus Power Station, a large cost-plus, open-book, self-perform IBEW electrical and medium-voltage project. Although the role is associated with the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, work will be performed at the project site in Shippingport. The Project Engineer reports to the On-Site Assistant Project Manager and turns field questions into trackable RFIs and submittals, records installed quantities, and keeps field documents current. The role works closely with field supervision, the Area Superintendent, foremen, Project Controls, the BIM-VDC Manager, and project leadership. It supports field coordination, change documentation, drawing and submittal management, installed-work verification, and safety practices. Sargent Electric describes opportunities for hands-on learning, training, and mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Experience with ProjectSight, Vista, Bluebeam, Procore, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, and related construction applications.
Excellent written communication skills and computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with field supervision, engineers, vendors, the general contractor, and the owner.
Ability to work efficiently under tight timeframes, respond promptly to requests, collaborate as a team player, and manage multiple priorities.
0 to 3 years of related experience in electrical or multi-trade construction; internship or co-op experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medium-voltage or substation work.
Experience with BESS, fuel cell, or utility-scale power projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare and track RFIs for assigned areas with field supervision, follow up on responses, and relay answers to the field the same day.
Record installed quantities and progress from daily reports and provide accurate quantities to Project Controls.
Document field conditions, directed work, labor, and equipment to support backup for changes and delays.
Prepare and track submittals, review them for compliance and constructability, compare drawing revisions, and communicate field and material impacts.
Support the constraint and issue log and verify installed work against current documents.
Maintain redlines and as-built markups.
Work with the BIM-VDC Manager to resolve clashes and keep the area coordination model current.
Coordinate with the Area Superintendent and foremen on constraints and information needs, and keep the APM informed of open items.
Work with the Area Superintendent, foremen, and BIM-VDC Manager to resolve coordination issues and address constraints.
Lead by example in upholding safety standards and support best practices across field and office environments, reinforcing expectations established by project leadership and the on-site Safety Manager.
Identify and engage in learning opportunities through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship.
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Executive Management.