Project Engineer

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 Program Engineer will be primarily responsible for proactively managing the overall relationship between strategic hyperscale data center clients and E2 Optics’ program engineering objectives. This position will manage engineering efforts and activities across national program projects impacting mission-critical infrastructure for respective clients’ data center portfolios. The Program Engineer leads engineering objectives for complex, multi-million-dollar new construction, and retrofit, hyperscale data center projects and is responsible for identifying program requirements, operational integrity, engaging with internal customers and supporting the program through the entire project life cycle. The Program Engineer will be tasked with developing scalable programs to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long-term goals. The Program Engineer is also responsible for working with field Project Engineering operations for staffing the appropriate resources required to meet client expectations for fully functional systems, across multiple lines of business, and processes for delivering on budget and on time. The Program Engineer oversees the respective processes regarding initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closing. The Program Engineer will be working in both new build construction and operational environments. Turnkey project implementation may include some or all E2 Optics solutions.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences, Management or Engineering is preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• RCDD or DCDC certification is highly preferred
• BICSI Technician Certified preferred
• OSHA 10 required. OSHA 30 is preferred
• First Aid and CPR certified preferred

Experience:

• The ideal candidate should have 7-10+ years of construction / telecommunications / data center industry experience with a strong background in multiple facets of technology, having focused on engineering, pre-construction activities and estimating.
• Demonstrated experience with program management, leadership, scheduling, cost control and risk and opportunity management.
• In-depth understanding of hyperscale engineering requirements, such as data center design, construction and operations, infrastructure installations with safety and quality protocols.
• Proven project management experience on time, on budget, with safety and quality being the main focus.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting an environment of world-class client focus, transparency, and collaboration.
• Experience with security, audio visual, video teleconferencing, wireless communications preferred.
• Experience with project estimating and engineering is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• This position requires the ability to assess information and interpersonal interactions to negotiate business decisions that meet or exceed client expectations while supporting profitability and on- time project delivery for E2 Optics.
• Ability to execute decision-making and creative problem-solving skills regarding processes, procedures, planning, and scheduling.
• Strong leadership, human resources management and conflict resolutions skills.
• Ability to meet production goals.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proficient in using a computer, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Projects, etc.), Bluebeam, and has the ability to learn other complex software platforms as needed to drive strategic business objectives.
• Ability to use and operate Autodesk applications i.e., AutoCAD and Revit are a plus.
• Familiarity and knowledge in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes is preferred.
• Ability to understand and effectively quote every aspect of structured cabling systems including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross and inter-connections, and testing.
• Proficient with reading, understanding, and interpreting complex design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of the PMBOK Guides and Standards.
• Familiarity with industry’s rules and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, delegation, and communication skills.
• Results-driven and customer-focused.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Impeccable problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Strong ability to work in teams and foster confidence in all.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Competitive pay

- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

- BICSI Training Facilities

- A supportive and inclusive work environment.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Paid time off and holidays.

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.

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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