Project Engineer - Special Systems

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 78,750 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Special Systems to join our on-site team in San Jose, CA, with travel within the Greater Bay Area.

The PE will support field operations, project management, and customer teams, coordinating material deliveries and maintaining RFI, submittal, and change order logs. The role emphasizes organization, communication, and collaboration with safety professionals to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Zero years required; two years preferred in construction or related field.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact with internal customers for specific scopes of work.
• Supports project management on estimating activities including bids and change orders.
• Contributes to effective job start meetings and team meetings.
• Coordinates material onsite delivery dates with the project schedule.
• Partners with CEI safety professionals to identify hazards and document.
• Maintains RFI, submittal and change order logs and organized filing.
• Maintains current drawing log and distributes updates to team members and subcontractors.
• Maintains close out log and submits relevant documentation to the customer.

Skills

Growth mindset

Integrity

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar)

Tools

RCDD certification

Job description

Job Title

Project Engineer – Special Systems

Reports To

Project Executive, Special Systems

Location

San Jose, CA; Ability to travel within the Greater Bay Area

Salary Range

$78,750 - $103,000

This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline.

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

Who We Are

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

The Commercial Team

Our strong project management teams, dedicated in-house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Project Engineer ready to be on the front lines of a project—giving daily support to the field, project management, and customer teams. Our Project Engineers (PE) are vital in keeping our processes moving along and assists in the execution of project plans. This role will be responsible for specific activities such as coordinating material onsite delivery dates, maintaining RFI, submittals, and change order logs, and will serve as a key point of contact for internal customers.

Job 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.

About You

You are willing and excited to learn—with a continuous focus on cultivating a growth mindset. You bring a wide range of skills from being organized to communicating through various channels and collaborating with your team members. You are comfortable taking initiative and ownership of your work. You are not afraid to throw on a pair of boots and your protective personal equipment (PPE)—safety first!

• Learning and growth mindset: Be willing and excited to learn.
• Integrity-driven work habits: Verifiable experience of safe and reliable work habits, including working in an unsupervised field setting when appropriate.
• Organizational skills: Appreciate and practice a high level of order and organization.
• Self-starter: Be comfortable taking initiative and ownership of their work.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with the CEI team, and all other constituencies. Efficient writing skills for RFI’s, submittals and email correspondence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.

Licensure / Certifications

RCDD certification a plus.

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.

Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Duties

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.