Electrical Project Engineer

Bergelectric; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Job summary

Bergelectric is seeking a Project Engineer to support project management from start-up to closeout under the supervision of a Project Manager. You will assist with bid turnover, startup processes, procurement, submittals, and change order management, while coordinating across field and office teams.

The role emphasizes document control, scheduling, and collaboration with vendors, clients, and project staff to ensure quality and compliance with codes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical experience/knowledge of construction, design, and cost management as a Project Engineer with Commercial, Institutional and/or Industrial projects.
• Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders.
• Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of NEC and NECA codes and TIA standards.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes and strong problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction aspects and industry practices.
• Scheduling and project management knowledge for construction and electric materials is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, Bluebeam, Accubid or similar estimation software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team.
• Professional presentation and company representation.
• Proven leadership and project success track record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bid turnover and project startup processes, blueprints/specifications review, and procurement coordination.
• Provide status updates and maintain documentation records to ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Handle material requisition, submittals, purchase orders, on-site walkthroughs, change orders, RFIs, and close-out documents.
• Assist in writing quotations and proposals; estimate projects when needed; review contracts and set up projects in software.
• Maintain online project document postings using Bluebeam Studio and SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and clients.
• Coordinate project team including field supervision, resources, and support staff.
• Monitor planning, execution, closure, quality control, and overall project management.
• Establish and maintain project management files and drawing sets.
• Estimate takeoffs and track RFIs; manage submittals and OPS manuals.
• Utilize project management software and company network to document, measure, track, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Production and Field teams including PMs, Superintendents, and Field staff.
• Assist with job billing, track correspondence, and support PMs as needed.

Skills

Electrical construction

Project management

Reading plans & specs

Code knowledge (NEC/NECA/TIA)

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Professional presentation

Fast-paced environment

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Accubid

Job description

Overview

The Project Engineer position is responsible for assisting in the management of projects from start-up to closeout under the direction of a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the bid turnover and project startup process, blueprints/specifications, review proposals/project requirements and coordinate materials procurement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws; provide status updates and maintain documentation records.
• Responsible for material requisition, submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders request for information and close-out documents.
• Assist in writing quotations and project proposals, estimating projects when necessary, review of contracts, setting up projects in relevant software applications, working with project managers, on-site foreman, and general contractors on assigned work.
• Maintain and manage online project document postings utilizing Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint.

• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors and clients.
• Assists in coordinating the project team - field supervision, project resources and support department staff - as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Assists in monitoring project planning, execution and closure, and all project functions as they relate to quality control and project management.
• Establishes and maintains project management files.
• Maintains drawing sets.

• Estimates material takeoffs and develops change requests.
• Develops and tracks Requests for Information (RFI’s).
• Researches, acquires and collates Submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
• Actively utilizes project management software and company network to meet all project requirements for documenting, measuring, tracking and resolving project issues.
• Work with the Production and Field teams; Project Managers, Site Superintendents and Field Staff.

• Assists with job billing preparation and substantiations.
• Tracks correspondence.
• Assists Project Managers with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical experience/knowledge of construction, design, and cost management as a Project Engineer with Commercial, Institutional and/or Industrial projects.
• Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders.
• Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of NEC and NECA codes and TIA standards.
• In-depth knowledge of the NFPA codes and has strong problem-solving skills.

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods, etc.) as well as an understanding of Company and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Knowledge of base principle of scheduling, project management for construction and electric materials is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, Bluebeam, Accubid or other estimation software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to present self in a professional manner and represent the company image.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership and project success.
• Ability to work in fast-paced setting.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, this role may require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand to complete other administrative functions.

Working Environment

• This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
• There may be a variety of weather conditions while on jobsites such as rain, snow, heat.
• There may be high noise levels while on jobsites.

Benefits

Bergelectric is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

EEO Statement

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.

Bergelectric is a Federal government contractor and subject to the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We have listed the affirmative action laws that we are governed by and their implementing regulations for your easy reference:

• The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-300)
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-741)