Project Engineer Electrical Construction
Location: Smyrna, GA 30082
Schedule: Monday Friday (Core hours 9:00 AM 4:00 PM; flexible start between 7:00 9:00 AM)
Compensation: $38.00 $41.00/hr (TTD) | $80,000 $85,000+ Direct Hire (DOE)
Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Direct (Preferred)
Overview
An established electrical contractor with over 80 years of industry leadership is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. With project values ranging from $100M to $200M and experience supporting major clients such as Coca-Cola, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, this organization is deeply embedded in high-profile, complex builds including data centers and mission-critical facilities.
This role is ideal for a technically strong electrical professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is passionate about maximizing field productivity, preventing rework, and delivering clear, actionable documentation to installation teams.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively review project plans and specifications to identify missing, unclear, or conflicting information and coordinate timely resolution
Produce detailed shop drawings, installation details, and marked-up plans to support efficient field execution
Review and coordinate submittals and RFIs across trades, identifying impacts to electrical scope
Ensure foremen and field supervisors receive accurate, up-to-date drawings and coordination documents well ahead of installation
Monitor updates from mechanical, structural, and architectural trades to protect electrical sequencing and scope
Support project managers and field leadership with forward-looking planning to reduce risk and eliminate rework
Maintain strong communication between field operations and project management teams
Promote continuous improvement in installation quality, safety, and productivity
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
5+ years of electrical construction or project engineering experience within a contracting environment
Candidates with 2+ years of highly relevant, hands-on experience may be considered as junior options
Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents at a high level
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, and similar document management platforms
Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
Preferred Skills
Strong electrical engineering foundation combined with hands-on field exposure
Experience supporting large-scale commercial or data center projects
Demonstrated ability to anticipate installation challenges before they impact operations
Experience working on projects exceeding $50M+ in value
Interest in long-term growth within electrical construction leadership