Project Engineer - Utility & Infrastructure
LiveWire Construction Inc.•Westmont, IL
About The Position
LiveWire Construction’s Utility & Infrastructure Division is seeking a Project Engineer to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals eager to build a career in the Utility & Infrastructure and project engineering. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–4 years of experience in construction coordination, inspection, or project engineering, preferably within infrastructure, utility or electrical construction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF markup software (Bluebeam).
- Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Familiarity with public agency documentation and construction processes.
- Experience with medium-voltage systems, underground electrical, and indoor industrial electrical systems.
- Field experience on public infrastructure or utility projects.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical and infrastructure construction projects.
- Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
- Maintain accurate project logs, meeting minutes, and correspondence with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Assist field teams with material verification, installation compliance, and redline markups.
- Evaluate drawings and technical specifications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate with designers, vendors, and field crews to resolve conflicts and implement design revisions.
- Assist in developing work packages, sequencing plans, and quality control documentation.
- Support procurement and submittals for switchgear, transformers, cabling, and related electrical equipment.
- Interface with public agencies to support submittals, inspections, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in ensuring work complies with NEC, agency standards, and project-specific specifications.
- Support permit applications, utility coordination, and traffic control submittals as required.
- Track quantities, costs, and progress for billing, schedule updates, and reporting.
- Assist with change order documentation, pay applications, and force account / T&M tracking.
- Maintain accurate as-built drawings and support project closeout documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Potential for individual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Exposure to large, complex infrastructure projects
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
