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Prime Electric
Project Engineer
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A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.
$93,528 / year median in Oregon
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Project Engineer Prime Electric - 3.6 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Estimating software Correspondence management Project engineering Safety protocol adherence Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Outdoor work experience Construction schedule coordination Safety regulations Bachelor's degree in construction management Engineering project drawing management Filing Construction management software Purchase order management Research Mid-level Client invoicing Accubid Electrical estimating experience within construction industry Bachelor's degree Construction industry experience Task prioritization Construction document control Estimating construction project budgets Technical writing Purchasing Construction stakeholder communication Electrical project scheduling Safety equipment Productivity software Public permit project coordination Full 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. What You Will Do 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. What You Will Need to be Successful 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 deadlines with 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.