Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

SUMMARY: The Utility BESS Project Engineer is responsible for providing administrative support, such as data entry, processing and coordination of items. The Project Engineer I is part of the project team working in collaboration to successfully complete construction projects and begins to support with technical project items. This is a non-exempt position that is an individual contributor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide internal project support through administration and coordination of project tasks.
2. Set up jobs in project management software, create Job Information Sheets and establish Job Files.
3. Assemble subcontracts for review.
4. Maintain data accuracy of project management software (Procore).
5. Create and process purchase orders throughout duration of project.
6. Prepare project schedules based on estimated hours, electrical tasks, project milestones, resource leveling, Project Manager Guidelines and project criteria.
7. Create and update project schedules and labor tracking sheets.
8. Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen.
9. Obtain and maintain all necessary permits.
10. Discuss utility service, supply, or project related issues with inter-departmental personnel and field forces, representatives of agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and distributors.
11. Review and understand basics of single line, lighting and switchgear.
12. Review all Requests for Information (RFIs) generated from Baker field personnel and compare these to the project drawings and specifications.
13. Coordinate the RFI process ensuring answers are received in a timely manner.
14. Maintain a log tracking the routing and time frames of all submittal documents.
15. Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring submittals are complete and correct prior to forwarding.
16. Administer the closing of the project by coordinating the completion of the project punch list.
17. Coordinate with the Foremen or Superintendent as necessary to ensure the punch list is completed in an expeditious manner.
18. Process Baker Electric field generated change order requests.
19. Provide input and respond to project status requests in a timely manner to meet project deadlines.
20. Perform overtime work, as required and requested by Supervisor to meet department and company needs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related degree or successful graduation of an electrical training program.
2. 1+ year of professional administrative experience and/or internship.
3. Proven ability to learn new technology.
4. Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications.
5. Renewable experience, Utility experience or experience with BESS.

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.