Project Engineer jobs in Omaha, NE

Overview

Project Engineer

IME is seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing team!

• Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?
• Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?
• Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?
• Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?

Then come join us at IME as we extend our presence to the picturesque city of Omaha, NE, which is dedicated to transforming itself into a dynamic hub for business, work, and living.  Based in Denver, CO, IME is enthusiastic about the potential for growth in Omaha, spanning not only aviation but also across the commercial and industrial sectors of the city.  Be part of this exciting journey with us as we continue to grow and broaden our operations!

The Project Engineer is responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines supporting an electrical project.  They will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning:  Thoroughly analyze and interpret construction drawings, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.  Assist in reviewing plans and specifications, generating a detailed checklist highlighting contractual features requiring ongoing attention.   Collaborate with the project team to provide input on cost estimates and project scheduling, contributing to effective project planning. 
• Project Progress:  Prepare detailed statements of work, submittals, and change management documents, fostering transparent communication within the project team.  Conduct rigorous inspection of equipment, materials, workmanship, and completed construction to ensure adherence to specified standards.  Maintain meticulous records to track project progress, changes, and compliance, facilitating accurate reporting.  
• Safety Management:  Champion a culture of safety in construction operations, actively promoting and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.  Monitor ongoing work to verify adherence to safety procedures, ensuring that materials and methods align with required specifications. 
• Industry Networking:  Act as a brand ambassador for the company, promoting its values and expertise in the electrical contracting sector.  Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.  Cultivate and expand industry connections, establishing the company as a reputable and reliable player in the electrical contracting domain. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to complete due diligence and risk assessment
• Impeccable integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills – the ability to articulate a message, be persuasive, and explain complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Willingness to travel to various construction sites on a frequent basis.

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, and Accubid.
• Proven ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Understanding of electrical construction in a large-scale commercial environment
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to stay informed of market trends.
• Thorough understanding of safety standards in electrical construction.

Education & Experience:

• 1 year of general construction experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related degree, or equivalent combination of skills and training, preferred

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work on construction job sites. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.  Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.  In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k. 

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position. 

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.