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Hoffman Construction Company Project Engineer - Electrical in Sunnyvale, California
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When you ask a Hoffman employee what stands out most about the company, across the board they say, "the people”. Hoffman provides employees with the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing, opportunities to build the most exciting projects and amazing benefits. We provide health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and highly competitive pay. We take care of each other by offering free primary healthcare to our employees and their families through our dedicated healthcare clinics. We encourage team building and giving back through community events. Hoffman is an employee-owned company, giving our employee-owners a stake in the company's long-term success.
Headquartered in the Northwest, Hoffman has been building some of the most exciting projects in the world for almost a century. We work in a wide range of markets; from urban high-rise towers and cultural projects such as museums and libraries; to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities; water treatment plants; healthcare facilities and more. We have had the good fortune to build many of the region's most significant and challenging projects, including the Portland International Airport, Space Needle Century Project, Oregon Convention Center, Seattle Central Library, MoPOP, Colman Dock, Washington Park Reservoir, Portland's South Waterfront, Tillamook Creamery Visitors Center, Doernbecher Children's Hospital and many more.
Our people take pride in their work, support each other above all else, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction. Many of our employees have been here for 30+ years; people often join us straight out of college/apprenticeships and stay for their entire careers. We are looking for builders with a wide range of talent to join our team; could you be the next employee of Hoffman?
Position Summary: The Electrical Project Engineer will work within the Construction Department and will report to Project Superintendent along with MEP and Project Managers. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, and subcontractors to address complex coordination issues. The Project Engineer is on the front line to aid in avoiding and solving technical problems that arise. This position will be fully at the project site. This position will be fully at the project site located in Sunnyvale, CA.
Salary Range: $82,000 – $105,000 annually DOE
Essential Responsibilities:
Run meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.
Interface between area managers and multiple subcontractors to assist with resolution of field coordination items.
Interpret design, construction documents, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from the documents.
Coordinate all electrical elements and within the overall project design.
Organize and facilitate training of the client’s personnel in the operations and maintenance of electrical elements and systems.
Review and process submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various elements and systems.
Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFI).
Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.
Field survey layout of control lines and benchmarks.
Serve as the technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
Ability to coordinate civil, architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the overall project design.
Qualifications:
Position Related Skills
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a fieldwork situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Professional Experience and Education
A minimum of three (3) years of commercial building experience required.
High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
Education background in materials and methods of construction.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location. Must be able to spend equal amounts of time in a stationary position in an office environment and moving about the construction site.
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
Must be able to regularly bend or twist to examine project work.
Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
* Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position *
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