Project Engineer – Entry Level

Job Description

• Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical systems and other related systems/components. Manage the RFP process.
• Lead Project Team and sub-contractors to ensure that projects are completed within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and organize project management activities – reviewing and updating the budget, preparing and updating a project schedule, and establishing project communications, standards and files.
• Provide consulting/owner’s rep services by proactively evaluating existing building systems and providing recommendations and a plan of action to repair/upgrade/enhance systems.
• Create positive client relationships and pursue new project opportunities that Ascent should engage in with existing customers. Continually develop a strong network with local contractors.
• Pre-construction responsibilities:
• Manage the preparation of designs, specifications and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical systems and other related systems/components.
• Create and distribute RFP’s to include development of contractual terms and conditions relating to proposal/bid pricing. Evaluate responses, award contracts and oversee activity through satisfactory completion.
• Project Engineering/Management responsibilities:
• Manage the performance of construction administration services during major repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical systems and other related systems/components.
• Supervise and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of services.
• Work closely with Ascent’s clients and vendors to ensure on time, according to specifications, within budget implementation of projects.
• Maintain detailed records on all installed wiring, cabling, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, emergency generator, security and electrical systems and components.
• Consulting / Owner’s Rep responsibilities:
• Manage and/or perform analysis, evaluations and investigations of existing buildings’ electrical systems, with emphasis on power, lighting, life safety, communications and security.
• Prepare and review reports for electrical systems from a design, operation and maintenance perspective including identification of items requiring remedial action and estimated repair costs.
• Provide engineering, supervision and project management support for existing data center operations.
• Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems and issues, and organize and supervise resolution.
• Ongoing Operations Support
• Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
• Continually develop local contractor network associations . Qualifications
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field
• 0 – 5 years applicable work experience required
• Candidate must be technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills.
• Candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
• Candidate must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position.
• Knowledge of construction planning, electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, security systems; experience in these areas a plus.
• Electrical industrial design experience is preferred.
• Ability to estimate projects using RS Means is preferred.
• Candidate will be able to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and to deal directly with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and Auto Cad is desired is required.
• Travel up to 50% of the time and ability to work flexible hours.

This position reports to the VP, Engineering and Construction

Additional Information

All interested candidates should viisit www.ascent-corp.com and select the careers tab to apply for the position or submit resume and apply through Smart Recruiters.

Ascent LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.

Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer