Project Engineer jobs in Nebraska

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for preparing and maintaining project documents and logs and providing technical support to Project Managers and field personnel. During the project and closeout provides project revisions and product implementation support to the technical team. The Project Engineer will also define the project’s objectives and ensure safety and quality control throughout its life cycle. Able to work in an agile project environment, prioritize work and work independently as well on a project team.

• Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices in accordance to company and client worksite policies.
• 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 project’s 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.
• Travel: 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.
• Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience:
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in structure cabling design work.
• Certifications:
• RCDD (BICSI: Registered Communications Distribution Design).
• Applicable Project Management Certification.

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

E2 Benefits include:  Employee paid monthly medical premiums, matching 401k, paid holidays and 3 weeks paid time off.

DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. 

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