Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

EIG Electrical Systems, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Project Engineer in Aiken, SC with 2-5 years of MEP experience in commercial construction. The Project Engineer will work on commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Higher Education, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, and Commercial. The Project Engineer will work closely with all members of the project team. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing construction support for MEP systems.
• Participation and application of EIG's Environmental Health and Safety Plan to consistently maintain injury-free environments including performing weekly safety audits.
• Understanding and enforcement of contracts between EIG and Subcontractors as well as EIG and DPR.
• Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in the implementation of EIG's policies and the execution of the project.
• Organizing the duties of other Engineers, Field Office Coordinator, Project Accountant, and other assigned project staff. This includes providing direction and prioritization.
• Participation in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Organizing and electronically archiving project files for easy access by the project team.
• Preparation, monitoring, and updating project schedules. Working with the Superintendent to reduce project constraints' impact on the schedule.
• Preparation, maintenance, and implementation of various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
• Goal-oriented approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team (interfacing with Designers, Engineers, and Owners).
• Detailed knowledge of the assigned project scopes with 100% hands on approach.
• Distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
• Preparing agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings including Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
• Monitoring testing and inspection record and reports, safety inspection and accident logs and reports, record building permit inspections and sign-offs.

Required Skills and Abilities
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidates will possess:

• Grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the project's current needs.
• A desire to seek out and resolve construction problems / conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
• Effective participation in team environment Project Engineer.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar) and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
• A strong work ethic, a "can-do" attitude, and a passion for construction.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, preferably within EIG's core markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).

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