Job DescriptionAs a Project Engineer, you will support the design, planning, and execution of building system upgrades and repairs, focusing on electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This role involves supporting the full project lifecycle-from pre-construction design and RFP development to construction oversight and ongoing operations support-ensuring quality, budget, and schedule goals are met. You will serve as a trusted consultant to Senior Engineers / PM's and clients, providing evaluations and recommendations for system improvements while fostering relationships with contractors and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:- Support the design preparation, specifications, and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical and/or mechanical systems (MEP) and other related systems/components.
- Support the Project Team and sub-contractors to ensure that projects are completed within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Support project management activities - reviewing and updating the budget, preparing and updating a project schedule, and establishing project communications, standards and files.
- Support consulting/owner's rep services by proactively evaluating existing building systems and providing recommendations and a plan of action to repair/upgrade/enhance systems.
- Create positive client and contractor relationships.
- Pre-construction support responsibilities:
- Support the creation and distribution of RFP's to include development of contractual terms and conditions relating to proposal/bid pricing. Evaluate responses, award contracts and support activity through satisfactory completion.
- Project Engineering/Management responsibilities:
- Support Senior Engineers and Project Managers in the performance of construction administration services for electrical and/or mechanical systems and other related systems/components.
- Assist in coordination of sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of services.
- Work closely with clients and vendors to ensure project schedule and and quality control.
- Assist in maintaining detailed records on all installed wiring, cabling, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, emergency generator, security and mechanical systems and components.
- Assist in performing analysis, evaluations and investigations of existing buildings' electrical and/or mechanical systems, with emphasis on power, lighting, life safety, communications and security under Senior Engineer guidance.
- Assist in preparation and review of reports for electrical and/or mechanical systems from a design, operation and maintenance perspective including identification of items requiring remedial action and estimated repair costs.
- Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems and issues, and organize and support resolution.
- Ongoing Operations Support
- Provide ongoing technical support, engineering and oversight of vendors as necessary for operations of client data center facilities.
- Ability to travel 25%-50%
Qualifications:- Engineering degree from accredited program required.
- 2+ years applicable work experience in data center, pharmaceutical, hospital or other mission critical industries preferred.
- Technical proficiency in planning and scheduling, must exhibit excellent organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings, and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
- Disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position.
- Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and to deal directly with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
- Travel as needed to meet client / project requirements.
- Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, security systems; experience in these areas a plus.
- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Auto Cad desired.
Working Environment: The data center work environment is a highly secure, physically demanding, and structured operation, characterized by its loud, controlled temperature conditions and 24/7/365 uptime. The environment demands a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to manage and troubleshoot critical equipment during regular operation and in emergency situations. Lifting up to 50 lbs, regular bending, stooping, climbing and long periods of walking / standing will be required.
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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
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