Project Engineer

Helix Electric•Manassas, VA

About The Position

Helix Electric’s Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and serves as a liaison between the field and the office. The role defines project objectives and plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to schedule and within budget. It provides close support to the senior project management team and helps develop project teams that deliver quality work, meet customer expectations, manage scope, and achieve schedule and budget goals. The Project Engineer supports project-management methods and goals covering schedules, procurement, contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning. The role evaluates and improves departmental systems and processes, with emphasis on internal unit tracking and customer requirements. It also manages, mentors, and develops colleagues; coordinates with customers, construction firms, subcontractors, and site superintendents; supports quality control and engineering delivery; and communicates project challenges, risks, and successes. The position also supports project reviews and financial forecasting, oversees monthly invoicing according to project terms, negotiates appropriate change orders, and helps ensure downstream team members meet assigned deadlines. Helix Electric, founded in 1985, describes itself as one of the nation’s largest electrical contracting companies, with a team-oriented and employee-empowered approach.

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 is strongly preferred.
A Journeyman or Master Electrician’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide close support to the senior project management team and assist the Project Manager.
Help develop project teams and deliver quality output, meet customer expectations, manage scope, and complete work on time and within budget.
Develop and support project-management techniques and goals for schedules, procurement, contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
Evaluate and continually improve departmental systems and processes to meet customer requirements and profitability goals, emphasizing internal unit tracking methods.
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities and milestones based on changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
Interact with customers to confirm expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
Manage the project review process, with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
Ensure 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 understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
Support and oversee adherence to the Quality Control process.
Help ensure downstream team members meet deadlines for assigned tasks.