Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Oakland, CA

Description

Northland Control Systems, Inc. is looking for a Project Engineer!

The mission of the Project Engineer is to provide full support to the PMO, Program, and Project Managers by assisting with the scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing of technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality.

What type of candidate Northland is looking for

We strive to find the right kind of people, who respect the Northland way; they will emphasize taking on challenges, working hard, learning fast, and maintaining embracing accountability, all while having fun! Our culture and team are some of our strongest assets. We want to employ happy people, who bring a positive and energetic attitude to not only their work and the work environment.

What you will love about this job

You will be working for an amazing company that employs the most exceptional type of people. Our customers are worldwide, large corporate companies.

Responsibilities
Assists and supports both the PMO, Project and Program Managers by:
Coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment documentation and information
Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
Ensuring clients needs are met as project evolves
Participates in site meetings
Assists in preparing action plans using resources from time and budget projects
Ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget and with high quality standards
Assist in monitoring the project progress and respond to issues as they arise
Acts as a point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
Work with project and program managers to eliminate project blockers
Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenses/expenditures
Create and maintain project documentation, plans and reports
Ensure standards and requirement are met through conducting quality assurance tests
Managing small moves, adds, and changes
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
2 or more years' field and project planning experience.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Planner, Project)
Strong working knowledge of BlueBeam and PlanGrid
Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, scheduled and step by step action plans
Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.

Skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong client-facing and teamwork skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of Security (Access/CCTV) Site installation experience. 
• 2 years of supervisory experience.