Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

AlphaX•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports delivery of commercial electrical construction projects by coordinating technical documentation, material procurement, schedules, and field activities. Working closely with project managers, field personnel, and design teams, this role helps keep projects organized, resolve issues, and maintain progress from planning through completion. The role supports day-to-day project execution and planning; manages project records and paperwork; reviews electrical plans, specifications, and contracts; coordinates with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal teams; and tracks materials, schedules, expenses, budgets, billing, and forecasts. It also contributes to constructability and design coordination, quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and final handover, while helping ensure work aligns with contract requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures. Travel to job sites across the Detroit metropolitan area is required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination.
Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, and construction workflows.
Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and project scheduling.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction tools such as Procore or Bluebeam.
Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving construction environment.
Comfortable collaborating with field teams, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
Willingness to travel to job sites across the Detroit metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor.
Exposure to healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers with day-to-day project execution, planning, and coordination.
Manage project paperwork, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and procurement tracking.
Examine electrical plans, specifications, and contracts to verify scope requirements and flag design discrepancies.
Coordinate information and activities among field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal departments.
Monitor material purchasing, delivery dates, equipment availability, and long-lead items to prevent delays.
Help track schedules, project expenses, budgets, billing, and cost forecasts.
Attend site visits and project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on outstanding issues.
Work with estimating and BIM/VDC teams to review constructability, coordinate designs, and plan material requirements.
Keep project records, drawings, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress reports accurate and up to date.
Support quantity takeoffs, purchasing activities, commissioning, punch lists, and final project handover.
Escalate potential schedule slippage, budget concerns, material shortages, and coordination problems.
Verify that project activities align with contract requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Vehicle allowance, where applicable
Technical training and professional development
Mentorship from experienced project managers and field leaders
Career progression toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions
Exposure to large-scale commercial electrical construction projects