Project Engineer - Cedar Rapids

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

⚡ Power the Future of Connectivity! ⚡ 

Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow.

At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA - we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.

If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next.

Responsibilities

• Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture
• Develops and enhances data center technical training, SOPs and work instructions to ensure compliance with customer quality plan and industry standards
• Provides field and project engineering, quality control, contract administration, shop drawing review, submittals, scheduling, RFIs and related project support functions per contract
• Manages change orders, including administration, pricing, submission, and tracking
• Assists in establishing the construction plan and engineering methods per the projects scope of work and project specifications
• Provides certifiable training on various test equipment systems, processes and procedures
• Establish methods by which all field testing is administered and develop various means utilizing best practices to monitor the quality of testing activities
• Manages and coordinates closeout operations to include the review and validation of test reports, redlines and as-built drawings, warranties and other required project documentation per contracts
• Coordinates and reviews drawings, submissions, specifications, changes and document control
• Manages contracts including administration, defining the scope of work, answering inquiries, monitoring progress, tracking and manages the project closeout functions
• Coordinates with the project and field management teams and field personnel to design temporary works, audits and inspections for cabling installations
• Oversees Inventory control, monitoring and tracking of test equipment and resources
• Oversees Inventory control, monitoring and tracking of label printing equipment and resources as well as label printing operations
• Collaborate with the project team to create and define methods to improve project efficiencies in order to maintain and increase project profitability
• Create the framework used to develop project metrics and manage the collection of data
• Provides technical and regulatory compliance expertise and support throughout the organization
• Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals
• This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%). The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics
• Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• 3 - 5 years experience in structure cabling design work
• RCDD (BICSI: Registered Communications Distribution Design)
• Applicable Project Management Certification
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing and collaborative skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and decision making
• Large data center construction, design and technical knowledge preferred
• Documented designer skills
• Blue Beam experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods required
• Tactful, has professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and others
• Strong attention to detail with organizational, record-keeping, time management and follow-up skills
• Ability to identify and meet customers expectations and requirements
• Must be a self-starter and a problem solver
• Ability to develop, update and follow policies, standards and standard operating procedures
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the role
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Self-motivated with excellent work ethics
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems and issues
• Strategic planning skills
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.) and MS Suite