At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

Project Academy of Construction Excellence

SUMMARY:

This is an on-site role based in Escondido, CA. The Project Engineer I – Training role offers an entry-level, hands-on opportunity for candidates to build a career in construction project management. Under the guidance of experienced team members, you’ll develop the administrative and technical skills needed to support projects from start to finish.

You’ll be part of the Project Academy of Construction Excellence (PACE), a structured two-year training program featuring rotations in Estimating, Office Project Engineering, and Field Project Engineering. Through real-world experience, you’ll gain exposure to preconstruction, project execution, software tools, documentation, and vendor coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support project teams with coordination, documentation, and data entry
Assist with job setup, file organization, and project tracking systems (Procore)
Help prepare subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
Assist with project scheduling, permitting, and compliance tasks
Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings (single-line, lighting, switchgear)
Support the RFI and submittal process, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up
Assist with change orders and project closeout (punch list) activities
Provide timely updates and respond to project-related requests

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:

Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.

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Project Engineer Academy