SANDY HILL
Job Title: Project Engineer
Company: Cannon & Wendt Electric
Location: Phoenix
Age: 25
Years on the Job: 1
Interests: Enjoying the outdoors with her husband, hiking, playing pickleball, and making renovations in their first home
As someone who is interested in innovation, Sandy Hill quickly realized the electrical industry is growing as the world strives for new energy solutions.
“Working in this field really opens up a diverse opportunity for careers, ranging from power generation and distribution to telecommunication and automation, which I think is something really cool to be a part of,” she says.
Born in Cambodia, she grew up in Sydney, Australia, where she completed her diploma in computer science at The Canberra College. She then earned an athletic scholarship to Grand Canyon University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in marketing and went on to complete her MBA in project management, which launched her career in the construction industry.
“I strongly believe that my experience as an athlete continues to positively influence my career journey,” she says. “Competitive athletics instill valuable qualities like discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, all of which are incredibly beneficial in the construction industry.”
As a pre-construction project engineer, she is responsible for assisting the project manager with tasks such as analyzing construction documents and drawings, estimating the hours and materials needed to complete the job, and forecasting any possible field problems. She also must recognize discrepancies between construction documents and field conditions, review and submit submittals, write RFIs, and participate in job meetings.
“I have a passion for creativity and problem solving, which is why I really enjoy interpreting drawings and devising innovative solutions,” she says. “More often than not, I’m working with experienced colleagues who bring unique perspectives and ideas to visualize the job at hand.”
