Role Snapshot
Technical Engineer serves as an internal technical consultant for electrical, mechanical, or commissioning disciplines, ensuring all construction activities comply with professional standards and company practices. The role provides critical technical support across design, preconstruction, and field construction phases for complex building projects.
Job Description
We want you to join our team.
Through industry-leading innovation our company has forged a legacy of quality and safety since our founding in 1916.
“We build living monuments that transcend our time on earth” – John Rakolta Jr. CEO of Walbridge.
What we offer:
- Career planning, development & growth
- Outstanding training programs
Why Walbridge:
- Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to have an impact
- Strong values which are the foundation of our growth for 100 years
- International, regional and local recognition for stand-out projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness and diversity practices
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Act as internal technical consultant for electrical, mechanical or commissioning discipline to ensure all related construction activities are performed in accordance with accepted professional and Walbridge practices and standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support during design and preconstruction to assist owner and Architect Engineer.
- Manage Equipment start up turnaround process V-Start (KAN-BAN).
- Assist in the implementation of the project’s QC Planning and inspection process.
- Monitor Field Construction of Electrical / Mechanical subcontractors for schedule management and conformance to contract documents.
- Provide expert technical support to company personnel as required to resolve field construction or similar problems. May include interpretation of codes, and design of specialty equipment.
- Develop, issue and maintain general instructions and guidelines for field construction methods utilizing current industry and company practices.
- Develop and maintain current work controlling documents which set mandatory minimum requirements for work, authority, documentation and record requirements in accordance with applicable codes and contract requirements.
- Review A/E specifications, bid inquiries to insure technical and code requirements for material, equipment and field activities are met.
- Continuously research, evaluate, and recommend implementation of new (or improved) construction processes, equipment, material, techniques and methods as technology improves.
- Participate in constructability reviews of design documents to help determine most cost effective and schedule efficient method of construction.
- Manage Equipment start up and turnover process V-Start (KAN-BAN).
- Provides technical input to company functions such as estimating, controls, project management or other areas.
Qualifications
- 4 year engineering degree in appropriate discipline or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
- Minimum of 8 years extensive experience related to electrical / mechanical discipline. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of discipline construction technology, equipment, materials, methods, etc., required.
- Proficiency in problem solving and written/verbal communications skills essential. Computer literate in a wide variety of applications including web based project management systems.
- Valid driver’s license required.
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.