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Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

$55.5k - $86k

Cupertino Electric

Description
Posting Title: Project Engineer - Data Center Construction Reports To: Project Manager Location: Urbandale, IA | Des Moines, IA | Iowa Salary Range: $55,500 to $86,000 This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. WHO WE ARE Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI)has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but howwedo it is everything. THE DATA CENTER TEAM We build mission-critical data centers throughout the U.S. to ensure crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. For decades, CEI is a leading provider of design, installation and commissioning of 20M+ square feet of data center space totaling over 4 GW of electrical systems-including infrastructure built to support AI-driven technologies. ABOUT THE ROLE We're seeking a Project Engineerready to be on the front lines of a project--giving daily support to the field, project management, and customer teams. Our Project Engineers (PE) are vital in keeping our processes moving along and assists in the execution of project plans. This role will be responsible for specific activities such as coordinating material onsite delivery dates, maintaining RFI, submittals, and change order logs, and will serve as a key point of contact for internal customers. ABOUT YOU You are willing and excited to learn-with a continuous focus on cultivating a growth mindset. You bring a wide range of skills from being organized to communicating through various channels and collaborating with your team members. You are comfortable taking initiative and ownership of your work. You are not afraid to throw on a pair of boots and your protective personal equipment (PPE)-safety first! WHAT YOU WILL GAIN At Cupertino Electric you'll be on a career development path to project management. You'll work directly for a project manager or project executive on a team that partners with field, engineering, and design teams. It's ok if you don't have a deep understanding of electrical construction, just be ready to learn and get fired up. You'll have the opportunity to soak up knowledge from everyone you work with - from the journeyman and general foreman to the project team assigning daily tasks. In addition to on-the-job experience and mentoring from your peers, you'll attend vendor off sites, training classes, and other learning opportunities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify. Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred. Licensure/Certifications: None required. Experience: Zero (0) years of construction or related experience required. Two (2) years of construction or related experience preferred. Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record. *Applicants must be authorized toworkin the United States. This position is noteligiblefor sponsorship. #LI-DM1 PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here. CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at [emailprotected] or 1-(877)-747-4CEI.
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