Project Engineer

Helix Electric•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and serves as a liaison between the field and the office. The role defines project objectives by planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to schedule and within budget. It provides close support to senior project management, supports project teams and delivery, and helps ensure customer expectations, quality, schedule, and profitability goals are met.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial or private electrical construction.
Understanding of engineering in electric power.
Field experience coordinating with construction management.
Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
Demonstrated ability to closely support the operation of a profitable portfolio.
Exceptional initiative, execution, and oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree strongly preferred.
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide close support to the senior project management team.
Develop project teams and deliver quality output that meets customer expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
Support project management techniques and goals for scheduling, procurement, contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
Evaluate and continually improve departmental systems and processes, including internal unit tracking methods.
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities and milestones as customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements change.
Interact with customers to validate that expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
Manage project reviews, particularly financial forecasting.
Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and project delivery.
Communicate challenges, risks, and successes proactively and systematically.
Oversee monthly invoicing according to project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
Coordinate with Site Superintendents to assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
Support and oversee adherence to the Quality Control process.
Support downstream team members in meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.