Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Construction

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects within a self-perform electrical contractor environment. Projects include healthcare, hospital, university, and institutional construction work.

This is not a purely administrative role. The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, foremen, field teams, vendors, and leadership throughout the full project lifecycle — from preconstruction through closeout. This position supports project coordination, documentation, scheduling, procurement, field communication, and day-to-day execution across active job sites.

For the right candidate, this role offers a strong long-term growth path into a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout all phases of commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, project documentation, and closeout materials
• Coordinate with electricians, foremen, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep plans, schedules, and field execution aligned
• Communicate with general contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders on day-to-day project matters
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Assist estimating and preconstruction teams with takeoffs, scope reviews, and project setup activities
• Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify design conflicts and support field-ready coordination
• Track project schedules, procurement timelines, material deliveries, and field progress
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting within construction management and ERP systems
• Participate in jobsite visits to support field coordination and active project execution

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role
• Experience working for an electrical contractor is required
• Commercial electrical experience required; residential-only or GC-only backgrounds will not be considered
• Experience supporting RFIs, submittals, scheduling, procurement, project documentation, and field communication
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Accubid, Procore, or similar construction management software preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
• Hands-on involvement in day-to-day project execution required
• Genuine interest in growing into a Project Manager role over time

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance and benefits package
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Defined advancement path toward a Project Manager role
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale healthcare, university, and institutional construction projects

If you’re looking to grow your career in commercial electrical construction while gaining hands-on project experience on complex projects, we’d love to hear from you.