Low Voltage Project Engineer in Irvine

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Job Description

The Project Engineer (PE) serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert, supporting multiple accounts with high-level engineering oversight. This position enhances the traditional Project Engineer role by incorporating leadership, presales collaboration, and ownership across the full project lifecycle—design, implementation, and closeout.

(WEST- San Francisco , Irvine, Livermore CA)

*** can be up to 50% Travel***

$50-$55/hr Contract to hire

Qualifications

• BICSI certification (e.g., RCDD) or equivalent.
• Experience with construction drawings, CAD, or Revit.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Experience working in a matrix-style project organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical authority within the assigned project.
• Provide mentorship and direction while working alongside of Project Engineers, Project Coordinators and Implementations Specialist ensuring standardization, quality, and efficiency.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex design or implementation challenges (3rd-level escalations).

2. Project Lifecycle Ownership

• Design Phase:
• Lead the development of Level of Effort (LOE) program designs.
• Review and create accurate, scalable Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in sales development engagements to translate customer needs into actionable designs.
• Develop account-specific engineering programs to support long-term success.
• Implementation Phase:
• Oversee project progress from a technical perspective.
• Manage critical escalations and ensure technical solutions are implemented effectively.
• Initiate and create Field Change Orders (FCOs) in response to evolving project conditions.
• Closeout Phase:
• Review and submit final engineering deliverables to the PMO for project closure.
• Approve vendor invoices to ensure alignment with deliverables and scope.
• Lead After Action Review meetings to capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement.
• Finalize and update RAF (Required Asset Form) documentation.

3. Presales Support

• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to scope and quote new opportunities.
• Ensure all proposed solutions are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with client requirements.
• Participate in customer meetings and contribute technical expertise during proposal development.

4. Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Maintain high standards across all technical deliverables.
• Ensure documentation is thorough, accurate, and aligned with industry standards (e.g., BICSI, TIA/EIA).
• Champion process improvements and technical innovation within the team.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in low voltage or ICT infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technical project teams.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, network infrastructure, and low voltage technologies.
• Proficient in BOM development, field change documentation, and project closeout procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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