Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

AlphaHire•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports commercial electrical construction projects from initial planning through final completion. The role coordinates project documentation, materials, schedules, costs, and field activities in collaboration with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers. It offers a path to advance into project management.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
Basic understanding of commercial electrical systems, installation practices, construction sequencing, and field operations.
Familiarity with construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement records, and project schedules.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, construction specifications, contracts, and project timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar software.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
Comfort coordinating with field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and overseeing commercial electrical construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare, organize, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and other project documents.
Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules to understand project scope and identify potential conflicts or issues.
Coordinate activities and information among field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and internal teams.
Track material orders, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and procurement schedules.
Support project scheduling, budget monitoring, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and financial reporting.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, and coordination sessions; review progress, address issues, and follow up on outstanding items.
Work with estimating and BIM/VDC teams on constructability reviews, design coordination, material planning, and installation activities.
Maintain project files, meeting notes, correspondence, drawings, and tracking reports.
Assist with material takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and final project closeout.
Identify and report potential delays, budget concerns, procurement issues, and coordination challenges to project leadership.
Help ensure work complies with contract documents, technical specifications, quality requirements, and jobsite safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
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 opportunities.
Mentorship from experienced project and field leadership.
Clear career path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.
Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial electrical projects.
Long-term career growth with an established contractor.