Project Engineer - Mission Critical

Quanta Services • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is hiring a Project Engineer to support large-scale, mission-critical electrical construction projects, including data centers. The role supports engineering and technical activities from project concept through completion and contributes to planning, scheduling, forecasting, resourcing, and managing execution to achieve quality and successful outcomes on complex, fast-paced projects. The Project Engineer collaborates with project teams, supports field teams, and uses proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement to help deliver coordinated electrical systems.

Most work takes place in a typical office environment, with occasional travel to construction sites. Site visits may involve multiple locations in one day and exposure to typical construction conditions, including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, welding, leading edges, trenching, shoring, and confined spaces. Frequent travel to construction sites is also listed among the role’s expectations.

IME describes itself as an electrical contractor founded in 1946 and part of Quanta Services. The company emphasizes safety, quality, professional growth, integrity, ingenuity, relationships, craftsmanship, and collaboration. The position offers a salary range of $74,800–$101,200, with final compensation based on education, experience, relevant skills, and internal equity. Full-time employees may choose from healthcare coverage options effective the first of the month after hire, receive a substantial amount of PTO, and may immediately contribute to a generously matched, fully vested 401(k). Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; IME does not offer employment visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship. Background checks are conducted on final candidates. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with exposure to larger-scale or more complex commercial or mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience contributing to projects with defined schedules, multiple phases, or coordination across trades.
• Strong capability in due diligence and risk assessment.
• Impeccable ethics and professionalism with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills suited to fast-paced, schedule-sensitive environments.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and Accubid.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings in large or complex project environments.
• Understanding of electrical construction in large-scale commercial or mission-critical environments, including data centers.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical construction safety standards and best practices.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied project experience will be considered.
• Experience building productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers and staying informed about industry and market trends.
• Exposure to supporting schedule-driven projects with multiple stakeholders and coordinated workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret construction drawings to understand project scope.
• Assist in reviewing plans and specifications and develop detailed checklists of contractual and technical items requiring ongoing attention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams on cost estimates and schedule development.
• Prepare statements of work, submittals, and change-management documentation.
• Inspect equipment, materials, workmanship, and completed construction for quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain organized and accurate project records to track progress, changes, and compliance.
• Promote a safety-first culture and compliance with safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor work to verify materials, methods, and installations align with safety requirements and approved specifications.
• Represent the company professionally and ethically in interactions with others.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Stay engaged with industry connections and market trends.
• Travel frequently to construction sites to remain engaged with project teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage options for full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Substantial paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) contributions available immediately, with a generous company match and full vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed