Project Engineer

We provide full-scale electrical design-build, installation, maintenance, repair, and retrofit services for commercial and industrial clients in a wide range of markets.

Wasatch Electric is a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. and has been serving the community since 1919. The Company provides full-scale electrical design-build, installation, maintenance, repair, and retrofit services for a wide range of markets. Wasatch Electric has been built on commitment to our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve. Wasatch Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

The Project Engineer will use their knowledge of electrical projects, project documentation, and electrical installations to assist project teams with the organization of project documents and record drawings. They will also communicate with General Contractor Teams and Vendors to ensure correct documentation has been received and submitted as needed. This individual will work closely with the project team and will be involved in the project’s day-to-day planning and decision-making processes. 

• Assist the Project Manager in duties including document control, production and submission of RFIs, change order processing, and change order management.
• Assist the Project Team in document distribution, the keeping of accurate and up-to-date record drawings, and lighting fixture and gear package management from submission to installation.
• Assist the General Foremen and Foremen in the research of information needed for the project’s installations, in organizing and distributing project information, in recording as-built conditions on the project documents, and in the production of documentation requesting clarification of design in the form of RFIs and follow up responses.
• Actively participate in project planning meetings as a member of the project leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

The successful Project Engineer will either be a Journeyman Electrician OR have Project Engineer experience on large construction projects. Please note Education and/or Experience associated with each path.

• If already a Journeyman Electrician, the following are required:
  • Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
  • Able to provide proof of Journeyman’s license
  • Understanding of all facets of construction blueprints, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)
  • Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts)

• If already a Journeyman Electrician, the following are preferred:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Proficient with Bluebeam

• For those with Project Engineer background, the following are required, unless otherwise noted as preferred:
  • Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1+ years of Project Engineer Field
  • Minimum of 1+ years in a similar role within the construction industry.
  • Understanding of all facets of construction blueprints and drawings, specifications, and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)
  • Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Detail oriented, organized, and efficient individual able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Must be able to work effectively and independently in an office, construction site office trailer, or construction job site. This requires the ability to work at different locations, which may include driving between multiple work sites during the day or week. Construction site settings may require working in tunnels, or on roofs or catwalks. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees and other professionals.

 

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit for an extended period and frequently stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may work in an office environment, construction site office trailer, or on a construction job site during construction operation hours. Some duties in this position may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite including working outdoors at times in inclement weather, exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration. This job may require driving to / from other job or constructions sites, sometimes working at more than one site in a day or during the week. Some jobsites may require working in tunnels, or on roofs or catwalks.

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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