Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Construction
About The Position
We are hiring a hands-on Project Engineer to support healthcare, hospital, university, and institutional electrical construction projects within a self-performing electrical contractor. We are specifically looking for someone with direct commercial electrical construction experience who wants to grow into a Project Manager role. The right candidate will understand how project documentation, material procurement, field coordination, BIM/VDC, and construction schedules work together to support successful field installation. This is not a desk-only administrative position. You will work directly with Project Managers, foremen, electricians, vendors, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle, from preconstruction and project setup through closeout.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar commercial electrical construction professional
- Direct experience working for an electrical contractor required
- Commercial electrical construction experience required
- Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and project documentation
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Strong organization, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with Project Managers, foremen, electricians, vendors, and field personnel
- Genuine interest in developing into an electrical construction Project Manager
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers with commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through final closeout
- Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement items, project logs, and closeout documents
- Coordinate with electricians, foremen, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents
- Track project schedules, material deliveries, equipment orders, field progress, and open action items
- Assist estimating and preconstruction teams with takeoffs, scope reviews, project setup, and turnover activities
- Work with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination conflicts and provide field-ready project information
- Participate in project meetings, jobsite visits, and day-to-day field coordination
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 support large-scale healthcare, university, and institutional electrical projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
