Systems Engineer - Structured Cabling

Description

Compensation For This Role: $70,000 - $85,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)

General Responsibilities

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customer's trust

Uphold the core values of the organization

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

Support preconstruction managers with solution selling into prospect account base.

Be Safe - Safety is our number one priority

Follow company and client worksite practices and policies

Review drawings for accuracy and completeness

Review and understand the specifications and maintain compliance

Capability to upload and download documents from document share sites

Follow company direction on preferred selection of vendors and products

Work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials

Attend site walks and preconstruction meetings as required

Experience in understanding what system components are needed to make up a fully functioning system.

Perform layouts when conceptual budget development and coordination with the electrical team is necessary Perform full take offs, counting devices and equipment, entering information into the estimating system.

Develop Technology Solutions preconstruction and project schedule as part of our proposal response.

May participate in vendor selections, scope leveling subcontractor bids, reviews accuracy and completeness

Attend and participate in turnover & job kickoff meetings, with operations staff as required, to cover all details and expectations of project as they were estimated

Always meet deadlines, sometimes working within a very strict timeframe

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Aspects of structured cabling, security, access control, and audio visual installations

CAD, Bluebeam and/or Visio

Constructability and the construction process

Systems construction costs

Systems estimating

Skill in:

Conceptual estimating (conceiving a project in your mind and all the components of that project)

Acting as a self starter

Working with little supervision

Visualizing the constructability of an estimate

Identifying scope gaps in construction documents

Technical writing (Requests for Proposals)

Customer management

Listening

Speaking intelligently

Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information

Using communication software

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

Operating a computer

Operate Microsoft office products, including Excel, Outlook and Project

Organizing work to accomplish tasks

Reading and writing

Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

Problem solving

Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

Ability to:

Adapt to new and changing requirements, environments and/or information

Consistently demonstrate professional demeanor

Retain and access critical information from memory

Conceptually estimate and provide input on demand at design meetings

Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods

Think on your feet

Understand when to speak and when not to speak

Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)

See things from multiple perspectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Driving

Sitting

Climbing

Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Standing

Stooping

Vision acuity (near and far)

Walking

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a minimum of two years of industry experience along with a career path for the individual and growth mindset to develop / mentor / train your replacement as you move in your career within Encore Technology Solutions with a baseline knowledge of various aspects of technology / low voltage systems of audio visual, structured cabling, security video surveillance / access control, and other systems. AVIXA/BICSI or manufacturer certifications are a plus along with Jetbuilt, other estimating software, CAD, Bluebeam and/or Visio experience.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Degree in a related field and/or attendance or completion in a technology curriculum is program is preferred. A minimum of two years of progressive experience in the technology trade is a plus. Experience may be supplemented by a construction management degree or extensive adjacent business experience.

Benefits of this role:

Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.

Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program.

This position is eligible for cell phone allowances.

Applications will close for this position on: January 31, 2025

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact
• Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.