Welcome, and thanks for visiting Merit Electrical Group - We Earn through Performance!
Merit Electrical Group is an Electrical Contracting Company. We understand the complexity of today’s power technology and the importance of consistent and reliable customer service. We provide the design, installation, upgrade, maintenance, and repair of electrical, telecommunications, data, security, and high-voltage systems.
Through our mission of Earning through Performance, we provide our employees with the opportunities, resources, training, support, and most of all...the respect that they deserve. Our culture encourages growth, empowerment and job satisfaction; however, it doesn't stop there...we believe that our employees are like family - and we treat them that way.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager with job startup, issue and change resolution, and the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of one or more electrical construction projects. Works with the Project Manager, Project Administrator, and Shop Manager to ensure all budget, schedule, BoM, purchase orders, submittals, procurement, releases, RFIs, RFCOs, change orders, and closeout information is organized and communicated to Foremen.
REPORTS TO: Assigned Project Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Preferred three (3) years field experience in the electrical trade
Must have completed an accredited trade school program
Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to learn and operate ProCore Project Management Software
Strong work ethic and adherence to company policies
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow Project Management processes and procedures
Understand contract requirements and project scope
Provide technical information for permitting
Update budget reports
Create schedule outline from budget with input from Project Manager and Superintendent
Assist with layout prep, coordination drawings, and basic CAD/Revit understanding
Create procurement schedule with PM and Superintendent
Review and verify Bills of Materials; coordinate with vendors
Create submittal log and schedule content
Identify commodity BoMs and obtain final quotes
Create and review submittal data
Release equipment based on schedule
Review invoices and assign job cost codes
Draft RFIs and RFCOs based on field/PM input
Implement change orders, cost coding, and verify purchases
JOB PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Prolonged sitting while working at a computer
Occasional job site visits: climbing, bending, standing, walking, and travel required
Ability to work in extreme weather and temperatures