JOB SUMMARY OF A PROJECT ENGINEER I:
The Project Engineer, serving in a support role, is accountable for the delivery and completion of capital projects on time and within budget. The Project Engineer I represents Company through communications with City, County and other government agencies and other utilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROJECT ENGINEER I:
- Assists in the oversight of construction activities for assigned capital projects for Company.
- Coordinates internal and external resources towards the completion of assigned capital projects while balancing the needs of operations and customer service functions and schedules.
- Prepares and monitors and reports on project schedules and budgets and suggests corrective actions when needed.
- Monitors quality control and inspection activities on assigned projects and suggests corrective actions when required.
- Coordinates field changes with appropriate engineering staff.
- Prepares and presents to supervisor periodic reports on progress of assigned capital projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PROJECT ENGINEER I:
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering OR Bachelor's degree in construction management or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of project management software (particularly MS Project) preferred.
- Experience with PowerPlan fixed assets software and JD Edwards accounting software packages a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills.