Project Engineer (Transmission)

Irby Construction Company • Los Alamos, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer (Transmission) is an entry-level project support position responsible for assisting Project Managers and field leadership with the planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of high-voltage transmission construction projects throughout Irby’s West Region operating area. This role is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking to build a long-term career in utility construction project management. The Project Engineer will gain hands-on exposure to field operations while supporting project schedules, costs, materials, RFIs, submittals, change management, reporting, safety, quality, and closeout activities. Prior utility construction experience is not required; a strong willingness to learn, travel, and work closely with both office and field teams is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, or a related field required or expected at time of hire.
• This is an entry-level opportunity; prior utility construction experience is not required.
• Strong interest in electric utility construction, transmission projects, and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; exposure to scheduling or project management software is a plus.
• Ability to read and develop familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and technical project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with office and field personnel.
• Self-motivated, dependable, coachable, and willing to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• exposure to scheduling or project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and other project team members with day-to-day coordination of transmission construction projects.
• Support pre-construction activities including review of drawings, specifications, bid documents, contracts, schedules, and project scope.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining project schedules, look-ahead plans, progress updates, and milestone tracking.
• Prepare, track, and maintain RFIs, submittals, change requests, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and other project documentation.
• Support project cost tracking, budget updates, forecasting, purchase documentation, and reconciliation of project expenses under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Assist with material and equipment tracking, including delivery status, shortages, inventory, and coordination with procurement, vendors, and field personnel.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and internal support teams to help resolve project questions and keep work progressing.
• Participate in pre-construction, customer, progress, safety, and closeout meetings; prepare meeting notes and follow up on assigned action items.
• Conduct routine project site visits to understand field conditions, monitor progress, verify documentation, and support communication between field and office teams.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting related to safety, quality, production, schedule, cost, and overall project status.
• Support documentation of field changes, redlines, as-builts, quantities, production information, and completed work for project records and billing support.
• Help identify project risks, constraints, schedule impacts, material issues, or field conflicts and communicate concerns to project leadership for resolution.
• Support project closeout activities including punch lists, final documentation, material reconciliation, lessons learned, and turnover requirements.
• Promote Irby Construction safety expectations and comply with all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements while working in office and field environments.
• Perform other project coordination, administrative, and field-support duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Multiple BCBS medical plan options, all with in-network preventive care covered at no cost, the same nationwide provider network, and access to virtual care for primary care, dermatology, general medical needs, and mental health support.
• Prescription Drug Coverage included with all medical plans, plus tools and advocacy support to help manage healthcare costs.
• Dental & Vision Coverage – Dental plans with 100% coverage for preventive care and orthodontia options for adults and children, plus vision coverage with annual exams and frame allowances.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts – HSA options with Fidelity, Healthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSA (up to $7,500) to help you save on eligible healthcare and dependent expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Immediate eligibility and vesting, with a company match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3% (up to 4.5% total match).
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage, plus optional supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents. Short-term and long-term disability coverage helps protect your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential mental health, financial, family, and wellbeing support available at no cost to you and your household.
• Voluntary Benefits – Optional accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, home/auto insurance, and long-term care coverage.
• Employee Discounts & Community Support – Access to exclusive employee discounts and participation in Quanta Cares, a disaster relief fund supporting employees and families during times of need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level