Trey Taylor
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
Company: Helix Electric
Location: Baltimore
Age: 25
Years on the Job: 3
Interests: Studying for his PMP test, refereeing, and traveling to different countries
As a college intern at Helix Electric, Trey Taylor had the opportunity to work on one of the largest projects in the company’s history at the time. By walking out in the field with the superintendents and asking questions, he gained valuable knowledge about the ins and outs of the electrical trade.
“Coming in with little to no knowledge of the electrical industry, I can surely say that the mentors I’ve had with my time at Helix Electric have been extraordinary in my short success so far,” says Taylor, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied physics from Indiana University. “You can learn all day about construction management in school or electrical engineering, but the only true value sessions you get is in the field working side by side with field superintendents, foremen, and others and starting to grasp the lingo and terms from them.”
With a high-profile project and an accelerated schedule, his day-to-day activities and roles change by the hour. One of his favorite parts of his job was walking away from Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital in El Paso, Texas, knowing he gave his best effort into a very challenging job from a design aspect as well as construction.
“Knowing that I was able to build a state-of-the-art facility for the men and women of the United States Army is something I will always hold onto as my first project right out of college,” he says.
Looking ahead, he is open to adapting to a new city, different project, or team. He would also like to mentor others who come into the trade out of school with no background or experience.
“I will say for those who are nervous to jump into the electrical industry or have questions, they should try it out and jump into it,” he says. “I believe it has been a great career choice and path, and I have made many connections along the way.”
