Project Engineer

at Bartlett & West Inc in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Position Summary:

This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects in the focus area of Electrical within our MEP team. The position includes training under a Registered Professional Engineer to increase functional and technical knowledge and skills. This position will design Electrical engineering projects (within the MEP Group) including focus areas of higher-education, industrial, commercial buildings, public works, regional water systems, energy, transportation and railroad facilities projects. 

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops plans and specifications for mechanical/electrical/plumbing projects.
• Will focus on electrical work such as lighting, building power system and power distribution design work.
• Designs new or renovation projects, performs site investigations and documents existing conditions.
• Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager. 
• Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project.
• Assists with preparation on engineering analysis, designs and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports.
• Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction (ESI), pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities.  Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community.
• Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements.
• May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Utilizes AutoCAD and Revit to design and analyze projects.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs.
• May provide consultation/guidance to senior technicians/designers for plumbing equipment, HVAC equipment, and electrical equipment selection and layout.
• May serve as consultant on mechanical/electrical/plumbing projects during construction phase.