Project Engineer

Primee; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Holiday time off

Job summary

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, seeks a Project Engineer to support electrical project requirements across planning, procurement and field coordination. You will help manage permits, submittals, drawings, schedules and invoices, ensuring on-time delivery and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, documentation accuracy, and proactive problem solving on sites and offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Construction Management or related field.
• 2 years electrical construction industry experience.
• Familiarity with estimating software and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring project planning, execution and closure.
• Manage permits, applications, and inspections.
• Maintain project files and drawing sets.
• Organize submittals and O&M materials.
• Track submittals and correspondence.
• Support purchasing orders and change orders.
• Assist in RFI writing and tracking.
• Contribute to job billing documentation.
• Attend project status meetings.
• Provide support to PM and Field teams.
• Adhere to PRIME Safety Program and site safety rules.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Learning on the job

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Construction Management degree

Electrical construction experience

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre-construction and design services to construction and maintenance.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting and performing various electrical project requirements.

• Collaborate in monitoring project planning, execution and closure.
• Assist in managing permit applications, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections as needed.
• Establish and maintain project management and administrative files.
• Research, acquire and organize submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
• Maintain meticulous records of incoming and outgoing submittals.
• Update and manage drawing sets, both electronically and in hard copies.
• Organize and maintain project correspondence.
• Help create and oversee field installation work packages and monitor overall schedule progress.
• Assist in implementing and entering Purchasing Orders (PO’s) and PO Changes.
• Aid in estimating and tracking Potential Change Orders (PCO’s).
• Assist in writing and tracking Requests for Information (RFI’s)
• Contribute to the preparation and substantiation of job billing.
• Attend regular project status meetings.
• Provide support to Project Management and Field Management teams as needed.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Construction Management or related field, and/or 2 years electrical construction industry experience, or relevant field experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Familiarity with software‑based estimating, accounting, scheduling and project management systems, with knowledge of Accubid, considered a plus.
• Understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles, a plus.
• Ability to learn electrical estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates and assist with new estimates.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining a constructive work environment.
• Uphold a strong work ethic and good punctuality.
• Prioritize work effectively to meet all deadlineswith a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity for on‑the‑job learning.
• Self‑motivation, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing project needs and willingness to ask questions and exercise good judgement.

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. This position is expected to be fully in‑person, with some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.

When performing project services in the field:

Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards, water hazards, hazardous terrain, inclement weather conditions, traffic and loud noises. Occasional climbing and/or lifting (up to 30 lbs.) Travel required to work sites. Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel‑toed boots).

Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules. Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos. Ability to present one‑on‑one and small group situations to internal and or external clients of the firm. Communicate clear to ? ?? … until this isn’t fully present? Possibly truncation here; removing line break constraints. . . …

Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction. Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered. Action plans must be developed and implemented. Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and elevate matters as needed. Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and contribute to project success.

Our Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.401k Program w/ Employer MatchDiscretionary Profit Sharing ProgramPaid Time off and Holiday Time Off

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