Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Vendor/Supplier Planning
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 position. The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, field teams, foremen, vendors, and leadership throughout the full project lifecycle — from preconstruction through closeout. This role supports project coordination, documentation, scheduling, procurement, field communication, and day-to-day execution across active job sites.
For the right candidate, this position offers a strong long-term growth path into a Project Manager role.
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, and project documentation
- Coordinate with electricians, foremen, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep plans 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, we’d love to hear from you.