Electrical Project Engineer

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At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. We are seeking a candidate with proven experience managing complex electrical construction projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise with electrical and I&C systems, including panel boards, PLCs, UPS, VFDs, MCCs, generators, and transformers, along with strong skills in project documentation, subcontractor management, and schedule oversight.

Here’s how a(n)
Electrical Project Engineer for our Civil Westoffice contributes to our team:

• Performs and applies quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress, reporting, and change management.
• Maintains contract with more complex subcontracted scopes and subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and monitoring progress.
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Reviews and understands broader contract obligations as per the responsible project and work scopes. Assists site manager in project start-up activities.
• Participates in reviews of subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with scope, design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines against the design documentation prior to forwarding to the design team for their review.
• Assists with site inspection by the design team for installation deficiencies, and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.
• Ability to identify potential risks on project scopes and/or the project.
• Consistently consults with designers/engineers when reviewing drawings and suggests value-added or alternative construction methods or materials.
• Maintains project document control and procedures (administering RFI, shop drawings, etc.)
• Manages change order process, including pricing, negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact before reviewing with project manager.
• Works with project manager and superintendent and/or manages overall project performance on more complex projects or scopes as per site HSE, cost management, schedule, quality, and status and progress reporting.
• Communicates with and oversees trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction.
• Demonstrates strong relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision makers.
• Other duties as required.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project health, safety, and environment (HSE), quality, building materials, and required standards as per subject area.
• Ability to apply basic engineering/problem-solving principles to construction challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and direct-report tasks.
• Able to create and lead schedules a comprehensive scale.
• Ability to formulate subcontracts and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems with a strong skills for embracing new technology.
• Proven understanding of electrical power system equipment, such as panel boards, PLCs, UPS, VFDs, MCCs, generators, MV/LV transformers, and other electrical and I&C equipment and systems.
• Must be familiar with P&IDs, electrical single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, SCADA architecture drawings.
• Ability to proactively manager overall procurement, especially managing long lead time items.
• Proven experience on scheduling and scope management.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates…