Energy Project Engineer: Estimating to Travel (Hybrid)

Cupertino Electric; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer - Energy (Estimating to Traveling) in San Jose or hybrid role.

You will train with the Energy division's Estimating team and progress to an onsite traveling engineer, handling utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System estimates, RFP reviews, quantity take-offs, and subcontractor RFQ prep. The role emphasizes collaboration with Preconstruction, Project Managers, Purchasing and Engineering, with emphasis on safety, logs management,

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: None required.
• Experience: Zero (0) years of construction or related experience required. Two (2) years of construction or related experience preferred.
• Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact with internal customers for specific scopes of work.
• Participates with Project Management on the execution of estimating activities including project bids and change orders.
• Contributes to effective job start meetings and team meetings.
• Supports the team by coordinating material onsite delivery dates with the project schedule.
• Partners with CEI safety professionals to identify hazards and document.
• Maintains complete and accurate RFI, submittal and change order logs.
• Maintains an organized filing system and structure.
• Maintains current drawing log and distributes new information to team members and subcontractors.
• Maintains close out log. Requests relevant documentation and submits to customer.

Skills

Learning mindset

Integrity

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer - Energy (Estimating to Traveling) in San Jose or hybrid role.

You will train with the Energy division's Estimating team and progress to an onsite traveling engineer, handling utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System estimates, RFP reviews, quantity take-offs, and subcontractor RFQ prep. The role emphasizes collaboration with Preconstruction, Project Managers, Purchasing and Engineering, with emphasis on safety, logs management,