Electrical Project Engineer

Merit Electrical Group

Oakmont, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Bill of Materials (BOM), Billing, Billing Records, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Information (RFI), Retail Management, Schedule Development, Startup, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Oakmont, Pennsylvania
POSTED
6 days ago

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager with job startup, issue and change resolution, and the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of one or more electrical construction projects. Works with the Project Manager, Project Administrator, and Shop Manager to ensure all budget, schedule, BoM, purchase orders, submittals, procurement, releases, RFIs, RFCOs, change orders, and closeout information is organized and communicated to Foremen.

REPORTS TO: Assigned Project Manager

LOCATION: This is an on-site position based in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Remote work is not available.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field preferred OR completion of an accredited electrical trade school program with a minimum of three (3) years of field experience in the commercial electrical trade.
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to learn and operate ProCore Project Management Software
  • Strong work ethic and adherence to company policies 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow Project Management processes and procedures
  • Understand contract requirements and project scope
  • Provide technical information for permitting
  • Update budget reports
  • Create schedule outline from budget with input from Project Manager and Superintendent
  • Assist with layout prep, coordination drawings, and basic CAD/Revit understanding
  • Create procurement schedule with PM and Superintendent
  • Review and verify Bills of Materials; coordinate with vendors
  • Create submittal log and schedule content
  • Identify commodity BoMs and obtain final quotes
  • Create and review submittal data
  • Release equipment based on schedule
  • Review invoices and assign job cost codes
  • Draft RFIs and RFCOs based on field/PM input
  • Implement change orders, cost coding, and verify purchases

JOB PHYSICAL FUNCTION

  • Prolonged sitting while working at a computer
  • Occasional job site visits: climbing, bending, standing, walking, and travel required
  • Ability to work in extreme weather and temperatures

About the Company

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Merit Electrical Group