Project Engineer 1 - Automation

Position Overview

The Project Engineer provides technical support and administrative help to Project Managers and the business unit as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sales and business development support, including assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, and contracts.
• Participate in ongoing review, planning, and formulation to contribute to achieving required and desired results.
• Assist with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, including managing budgets, monitoring quality control, coordinating work sequencing, and processing purchase orders, change orders, and contractor approvals.
• Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitor their work quality and schedule.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through continual communication on scheduling, project progress, and feedback.
• Attend jobsite visits and internal project meetings, coordinate meetings, and track action items with appropriate follow-up.
• Help ensure project performance, operations, and delivery are in compliance with design and specifications.
• Develop customer relationships and pursue opportunities for long-term revenue growth.
• Utilize company standard documents such as business development processes, pre-proposal checklists, subcontracts, purchase orders, and warranty forms.
• Confer with project managers and business unit leaders to discuss and resolve questions, complications, or problems.
• Provide accurate daily time and equipment reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required; 0-1 year of experience for Project Engineer I and 1-4 years for Project Engineer II (including internships).
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong technical skills with experience in project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, design, and document management software.
• Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills along with strong initiative, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings, adhere to contract terms, and maintain technical expertise through continuing education.
• Comfortable working both in an office setting and on construction job sites, with the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and handle occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Proficient using standard tools and equipment such as computers, calculators, tape measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.