Project Engineer Internship

About Us We are a full-service electrical contractor offering commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization, and underground installations. We have extensive experience in both commercial and industrial electrical contracting, as well as installation and support for residential homes and buildings. Job Summary Job Title: Project Engineering Intern Reports to: VP of Operations Location: Des Moines, IA FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Since 1946 Baker Electric has served the electrical needs of Des Moines and Central Iowa. We perform all types of electrical work including commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization and underground installations. We continue to strive towards excellence by employing individuals with the intelligence, talent, and skills required to contribute to our growth and success and by focusing on employees’ individual performance and unification with the team! All successful employees are focused on customer satisfaction and dedicated to meeting our vision of an inclusive and unified workforce. Position Description . Work with Project Managers, rotating through different divisions, assisting with project scopes, site surveys, estimates, bid work and other project work as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Essential Duties/Responsibilities Comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health guidelines and requirements, as well as site-specific safety provisions Partner with assigned Project Managers, Project Manager Assistants or other Project Engineers, in the following activities: Assisting with administrative tasks, including, but not limited to, timekeeping duties, recycling efforts, vendor coordination, QA/QC projects and warranty tracking statements Collecting historical data according to instruction and preparing for general project updates or cost estimates Attending walk-throughs and other site meetings Reviewing project timelines to communicate any updates needed Assisting with takeoffs and pricing changes Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to HRM or Executive Leaders with recommendation for resolution. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Required Attributes and Competencies (Skills) Actively enrolled in college courses in a related field Long-term interest in a construction related career such as project management, estimating, operation management including safety, superintendent, etc. Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Must have excellent organizational, communication,…