Construction Site Engineer- Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a career opportunity to work with a highly motivated group of individuals? Wells Global is currently recruiting a Construction Site Engineer with Electrical experience.

What does this mean for you?
The traveling Site Engineer position works closely with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent to ensure timely, high quality, and successful completion of the project. The individual will be responsible for on-site management of electrical power system construction .

This is a full-time, site-based travel position located in the continental U.S. Per diem and travel subsistence provided per company guidelines. Currently recruiting for Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; and Oberlin, OH.

Once the project in Oberlin is completed, approximately 15 months, the individual will be assigned to a new project in a different location, to be determined based on current projects.

Specific responsibilities include:

Site Preparation and Setup:

• Coordinate onsite logistics, including equipment, material delivery, and site safety.
• Set up and maintain construction site facilities and temporary systems as needed.

Construction Oversight:

• Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with design drawings, specifications, standards, requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor the progress of installations, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), generators, transformers, and distribution systems.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control:

• Implement and enforce quality control processes to ensure work meets industry standards and project requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to identify and rectify issues promptly.

Safety Compliance:

• Implement project safety plans, enforce safety protocols, and promote a culture of safety among the construction team.
• Conduct safety briefings, hazard assessments, and accident investigations when necessary.

Security Compliance:

• Act as main onsite point of contact for site access and security requirement compliance.
• Communicate security requirements to all employees, vendors, and subcontractors accessing site and coordinate security badging needs with HR.

Schedule Management:

• Ensure construction activities adhere to the project schedule and deadlines.
• Coordinate with other project stakeholders to avoid delays and minimize disruptions.

Materials and Equipment Management:

• Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment to the construction site and local warehouse and perform equipment inventories upon arrival.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and utilization of materials and tools.

Subcontractor and Vendor Coordination:

• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
• Review and approve subcontractor work and invoices.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project drawings, shop drawings, and plans.
• Generate daily and weekly progress reports, lead weekly progress meetings with stakeholders, and update project management on site activities.

Problem Solving:

• Identify and address construction issues, deviations from plans, and unforeseen challenges promptly.
• Propose and implement effective solutions to keep the project on track.

Client Interaction:

• Act as a point of contact for onsite client representatives and officials visiting the site.
• Provide updates on construction progress and address client inquiries and concerns.

Cost Control:

• Monitor and control project costs by tracking expenses, managing resources efficiently, and avoiding overruns.
• Assist in the review of project budgets and financial reports.

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Keep abreast of any regulatory changes and adapt construction practices accordingly.

As-Built Documentation:

• Create and maintain accurate as-built drawings and documentation for the completed project.
• Hand over project documentation to the client upon project completion.

Training and Development:

• Lead and mentor site staff, including Site Supervisors and General Foremen.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and relevant technologies.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and share feedback with the project management team.
• Participate in post-project evaluations and lessons learned sessions.

Skills/Qualifications

• BS in Engineering. Electrical and Mechanical preferred.
• BS in Construction Management (alternative).
• PE, PMP and/or Electrical License are pluses.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the electrical construction industry. Experience with critical power systems preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Project and AutoCAD required.
• Previous Federal contract experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEMA, OSHA and NEC standards.
• Ability to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to travel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate, supervise and manage installation team and subcontractors.
• Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.

Wells Global is a full-service electrical engineering and construction company specializing in critical power system design and installation, with specific emphasis on Emergency Standby Power Systems with Engine Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment, Lightning Protection and Grounding systems. Our Electricians, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers understand the challenges, sensitivities and risks associated with modifying complex power systems. We conduct detailed site surveys, participate in risk mitigation planning, and adhere to strict installation processes and procedures. Our work for federal government agencies takes us all over the continental U.S. and other countries.

Company Description

Wells Global is a full-service electrical engineering and construction company specializing in critical power system design and installation, with specific emphasis on Emergency Standby Power Systems with Engine Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment, Lightning Protection and Grounding systems. Our Electricians, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers understand the challenges, sensitivities and risks associated with modifying complex power systems. We conduct detailed site surveys, participate in risk mitigation planning, and adhere to strict installation processes and procedures. Our work for federal government agencies takes us all over the continental U.S. and other countries.