Wesco · 1 day ago
Project Engineer (Entry Level)
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$68K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expWesco, now including Ascent, is a leading provider of mission-critical facility solutions across North America. The Project Engineer will lead the design, planning, and execution of building system upgrades and repairs, focusing on electrical and mechanical infrastructure, while managing the full project lifecycle to ensure quality and budget goals are met.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical and/or mechanical systems and other related systems/components. Manage the RFP process
Lead Project Team and sub-contractors to ensure that projects are completed within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety and customer satisfaction
Lead and organize project management activities – reviewing and updating the budget, preparing and updating a project schedule, and establishing project communications, standards and files
Provide consulting/owner’s rep services by proactively evaluating existing building systems and providing recommendations and a plan of action to repair/upgrade/enhance systems
Create positive client relationships and pursue new project opportunities that the company should engage in with existing customers. Continually develop a strong network with local contractors
Pre-construction responsibilities:
Manage the preparation of designs, specifications and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical and/or mechanical systems and other related systems/components
Create and distribute RFP’s to include development of contractual terms and conditions relating to proposal/bid pricing. Evaluate responses, award contracts and oversee activity through satisfactory completion
Project Engineering/Management responsibilities:
Manage the performance of construction administration services during major repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical and/or mechanical systems and other related systems/components
Supervise and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of services
Work closely with clients and vendors to ensure on time, according to specifications, within budget implementation of projects
Maintain detailed records on all installed wiring, cabling, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, emergency generator, security and mechanical systems and components
Consulting / Owner’s Rep responsibilities:
Manage and/or perform analysis, evaluations and investigations of existing buildings’ electrical and/or mechanical systems, with emphasis on power, lighting, life safety, communications and security
Prepare and review reports for electrical and/or mechanical systems from a design, operation and maintenance perspective including identification of items requiring remedial action and estimated repair costs
Provide engineering, supervision and project management support for existing data center operations
Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems and issues, and organize and supervise resolution
Ongoing Operations Support
Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary
Continually develop local contractor network associations
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or other related field required
3 plus years applicable work experience in data center, pharmaceutical, hospital or other mission critical industries
Technical proficiency in planning and scheduling, must exhibit excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings, and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals
Disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position
Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and to deal directly with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions
Travel as needed to meet client / project requirements
Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, security systems; experience in these areas a plus
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Auto Cad desired
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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