Project Engineer

Helix Electric•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and serves as a liaison between field and office teams. The role helps define project objectives and plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to schedule and within budget. The Project Engineer provides close support to senior project management, helps develop project teams, and supports quality delivery, customer satisfaction, scope, schedule, and profitability. The role also supports project systems and processes, personnel planning, procurement and contractual requirements, financial forecasting, invoicing, change orders, field coordination, and quality control.

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

A degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license.

Responsibilities

Provide close support to the senior project management team.
Develop project teams and help deliver quality work that meets customer expectations, project scope, schedule, and budget.
Support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
Evaluate and improve departmental systems and processes to meet customer requirements and profitability goals, including internal unit tracking methods.
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
Ensure project schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities and milestones in response to changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
Interact with customers to validate that expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
Provide support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
Manage the project review process, with emphasis on financial forecasting.
Support high-quality engineering, studies, and project delivery.
Communicate project 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 adherence to the Quality Control process.
Help ensure downstream team members meet deadlines for assigned tasks.