Summary
The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the VP of Operations and General Superintendent with preconstruction coordination and during construction activities of procurement and job setup for utility scale renewable energy, power delivery and fiber optic long-haul projects. This role can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office and or field presence in Northern CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Travel may be required.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Job Description
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist the Procurement and Electrical Preconstruction Management teams with material take-offs to generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and Request for Quotes (RFQ) for electrical components, ensuring project specifications and budgets are met.
- Review contract documents to identify any project requirements (CPNA requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements) that may have an impact on the project's design's while tracking compliance with such requirements.
- Coordinate with the Procurement and Construction Management teams to source and procure required materials in a timely manner while ensuring project materials are delivered to site in alignment with the project schedule.
- Work with Engineering and Procurement teams to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are released at their appropriate milestones to avoid schedule delays.
- Support the Construction Team in tracking EPC exhibits
- Assist with updating project trackers to reflect changes to project schedules
- Assist with updating and maintaining project trackers
- Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods
- Distribute all documents to project partners and maintain document logs
- Prepare, transmit, and track submittals
- Prepare and maintain RFI, submittal, and procurement and daily report logs
- Code Accounts Payable Workflows or verify correct codes as assigned
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Minimum (1) Year of project coordination / project management experience preferred
- Minimum (1) Year of construction experience preferred
- Proficient in BlueBeam and Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Cloud Software - BOX, Dropbox, Autodesk Construction Cloud and Project Scheduling software's is preferred
- Ability to read and understand civil/electrical/structural plans
- Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills
- Detailed oriented and effective organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously
- High aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking
- Strong sense of urgency
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.