What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Cache Valley Electric?
Cache Valley Electric is a leading electrical contractor delivering complex electrical construction solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, and mission-critical environments. Our teams are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and delivering successful projects for our customers.
We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications.
Key Responsibilities- Project Coordination: Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day coordination and administration of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
- Document Management: Maintain and organize project documentation, including drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and project schedules.
- Submittals and RFIs: Prepare, track, and coordinate requests for information (RFIs), material submittals, and other required project documentation to support timely approvals and field execution.
- Scheduling: Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, procurement timelines, and coordination of project deliverables.
- Procurement: Coordinate material and equipment procurement with vendors, suppliers, and internal purchasing teams to help ensure materials are available when needed.
- Cost Management: Support budget tracking, cost reporting, change order documentation, and project financial reviews.
- Field Coordination: Work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to resolve design conflicts, clarify project requirements, and support efficient installation activities.
- Design and Drawing Review: Review electrical drawings, specifications, and revisions to identify discrepancies, potential conflicts, and opportunities to improve project execution.
- Quality and Safety: Support quality control processes and ensure project activities align with company safety standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes.
- Communication: Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep project information accurate and up to date.
- Project Closeout: Assist with punch lists, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and final project documentation.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, documentation accuracy, communication, and overall project performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in construction, commercial construction, Inudstrial or Heavy Civil.
- Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Familiarity with construction management software, project scheduling tools, and document control platforms is a plus.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project management teams and field personnel.
- Willingness to learn electrical construction processes, systems, materials, and installation methods.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Industry-leading, low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits designed to provide exceptional value for employees and their families
- Discretionary Yearly bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Up to 15% yearly profit sharing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Cache Valley Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.