Baker Electric · 13 hours ago
Project Engineer Trainee
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBaker Electric is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable growth and enhancing the lives of its team members. The Project Engineer I - Training role provides foundational training and support for entry-level Project Engineers, focusing on developing skills for effective administrative and technical project assistance under senior project staff guidance.
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Responsibilities
Provide internal project support through structured training and coordination of project tasks, learning how to manage project documentation and data entry accurately
Assist in setting up jobs in project management software, creating Job Information Sheets, and establishing Job Files with appropriate guidance and oversight
Learn how to assemble subcontracts for review and maintain relevant documentation
Support the maintenance of data accuracy in project management software (Procore) through hands-on training and supervised data entry tasks
Under the supervision of experienced project engineers, assist in creating and processing purchase orders throughout the project duration
Learn to prepare project schedules based on estimated hours, project milestones, and established guidelines, with direct oversight from senior project staff
Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen, ensuring that all relevant information is communicated clearly and effectively
Support the obtaining and maintaining of necessary permits through structured learning and direct mentorship
Senior engineers will provide training to help participants develop a basic technical understanding of single-line, lighting, and switchgear drawings
Review and understand Requests for Information (RFIs) generated by field personnel and learn how to compare them with project drawings and specifications
Coordinate the RFI process under the guidance of senior project staff, ensuring timely responses and maintaining accurate logs
Under supervision, support the coordination with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete and accurate prior to forwarding
Help close projects by coordinating the completion of the project punch list and learning best practices for project closeout
Support the processing of field-generated change order requests through hands-on training and detailed guidance
Provide input and promptly respond to project status requests, adhering to established project deadlines
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of electrical theory
Ability to provide effective administrative and technical project assistance
Willingness to learn and grow within the construction project management field
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage project documentation and data entry accurately
Experience with project management software (Procore is a plus)
Ability to coordinate project tasks and schedules
Attention to detail in maintaining data accuracy
Ability to assist in creating and processing purchase orders
Ability to support the coordination of subcontractor scheduling
Willingness to learn about permitting and compliance processes
Ability to review and understand Requests for Information (RFIs)
Ability to coordinate the RFI process and maintain accurate logs
Ability to support submittal coordination with suppliers and subcontractors
Ability to help close projects by coordinating the completion of the project punch list
Ability to support the processing of field-generated change order requests
Ability to provide input and respond to project status requests promptly
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
An Employee-Owned Program (ESOP)
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Baker Electric
Baker Electric is a construction company providing planning and pre-construction services.
Founded in 1938
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Miliate
CFO
Brian Andrews
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-01
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