Project Engineer

Who We Are
At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

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Position Summary:
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 or 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

Our Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off
• PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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