Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare (medical, dental &amp

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The project engineer (PE) performs tasks assigned by the project manager, including tracking submittals, RFIs, and major equipment, as well as document control responsibilities.

This role supports procurement, MOP development, and field coordination, maintaining current drawings, RFI responses, and closeout documentation.

Candidates should have a BSc/BA in construction management or engineering, strong Excel and project tools skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in construction management, engineering, or relevant field.
• Basic understanding of electrical construction and materials.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, Primavera P6 & Bluebeam.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Takeoffs, Applications, Recording duties for project bids.
• Maintain document control including RFIs, submittals, drawings, and QA/QC documents.
• Manage closeout documents and status tracking with vendors.
• Assist in project buyouts: takeoffs, RFPs, vendor selection, PO issues.
• Develop and maintain MOPs; track field start dates and access requests.
• Handle labels, payroll support, and office supply coordination.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Customer service

Organization

Time-management

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc/BA in construction management, engineering, or relevant field experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary electrical firm with the in-house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate a full range of electrical, control, and telecom systems. We offer a comprehensive line of innovative electrical solutions, performing work collaboratively—under one roof—to help us lower costs, increase accuracy, and promote project efficiency.

Job Summary

The project engineer Project Engineer (PE) performs different functions assigned by the project manager or assistant project manager. These tasks may involve tracking submittals, RFIs and major equipment as well as general document control.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Permits

• Takeoffs
• Applications
• Recording

Document control

• RFI’s (create/review project RFI’s, ensure they are posted on current document set, communicate changes with field staff, communicate with GC on cost impacts)
• Submittals (create/review/request/submit submittals, communicate changes with field staff)
• Drawings (ensure they are current, review new documents for changes, ensure all sets are accounted for)
• QA/QC documents (Create CX document tracking log, print CX documents, provide to QC manager, collect documents at end of job, review for missing documentation, submit for closeouts)
• Manage closeout documents (request from vendor, review for accuracy, track required documents, review as built, attic stock)

Assist in project buyouts

• Major purchases (Takeoffs, RFP’s, bid leveling, vendor selection, issue PO, issue change orders)

MOPs

• Development (write MOPs, review for accuracy with QAQC or APM/PM, submit to GC)
• Management (Update MOP log, track start dates for field coordination)
• Access Requests (submit access requests for personnel on MOPs for live space work prior to start dates)

Misc

• Labels (Create equipment label and wire labels, procure through vendor or create in house prior to field need by date)
• Payroll (assist and spot check field daily reporting/timesheets by project admin, process new hire paperwork, process ROF checks, expense reimbursements)
• Office Orders (order needed supplies through project admin)

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in construction management, engineering, or relevant field experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical construction and materials.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS word, Primavera P6 & Bluebeam.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a project manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The PE is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

Typically none. The PE may occasionally direct project administrator to perform certain admin tasks. May also work with labor superintendents and general foreman.

Work Environment

Mostly office-based. Typical working hours for the PE may vary. Generally Monday – Friday during normal business hours, but when deadlines approach they may be required to work much longer hours, including some weekend work. The PE in the field may be required to work out of the office and sometimes to stay away from home for short to long periods of time. Some travel may be required for training/continuing education.

While performing the duties of this job, the PE may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration; may be exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites (weather, noise, etc.)

Benefits

• Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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