Product Engineer

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JOB DETAILS

Job Location: Construction Innovations - Facilities - Sacramento, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $37.62 - $58.77 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

OVERVIEW:

Construction Innovations is seeking mechanically inclined creative problem solvers to serve as Product Engineers. This position will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will design and detail various products including assemblies and manufactured parts for electrical construction projects. Project types may be commercial building and industrial, utility-scale PV solar plants, other renewable energy plants, or substation, transmission, and distribution. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, the ability to effectively communicate, and great attention to detail.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience on electrical construction projects.
• Knowledge of technological advancements in electrical systems and components.
• Understanding of electrical materials, and construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Design and/or engineering experience in electrical power and/or distribution systems is preferred, but not required.
• Installation experience on medium and high voltage distribution systems or renewable energy projects is highly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of renewable energy projects gained either through a trade education or engineering degree is highly preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Accubid or Revit is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally required to sit for long and short periods.
• Regularly required to talk to communicate detailed, important, and accurate instructions to internal and external customers.
• Regularly required to walk for long and short distances.
• Frequently required to stand for long and short periods.
• Occasionally required to bend or twist at the neck and torso.
• Occasionally required to crouch, squatting, stooping, kneeling.
• Occasionally required to reach forward, grab, grasp, pinch, and handle material and tools using upper extremities.
• Frequently required to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25lbs.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction to inspect products before and after installation.
• Constantly required to hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to hear detailed information and distinguish sounds to avoid hazards.

• Review and interpret project construction documents to establish detailing criteria.
• Recommend changes to the electrical design to support manufacturing and installation.
• Interpret technical drawings and product information data sheets.
• Develop detailed installation plans, especially product installation details.
• Identify material, assemblies, and sub-assemblies needed for electrical installation and create the associated bills of material (BOM).
• Optimize installation by selecting and/or verifying the most cost-effective and efficient products.
• Ensure design for installation and manufacturing drawings and BOMs align with project scope requirements.
• Guide field personnel on intended methods of installation and collect feedback.
• Improve existing product line offerings and suggest ideas for new products that create value.
• Create product testing requirements for pre-delivery and post-delivery quality assurance and commissioning.
• Implement new products and ensure conformity with design criteria including fabrication oversight in the plant and installation oversight in the field.
• Train on and perform duties by the quality management system (QMS).
• Traveling to project job sites (up to 15% working time away from office).