Senior Project Engineer

Helix Electric•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer assists the Project Manager on electrical construction projects 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. The position provides close support to senior project management, helps develop project teams, and supports project delivery in line with scope, quality, customer expectations, timelines, and profitability goals. It also contributes to project management processes, scheduling, procurement, contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning. The engineer coordinates with customers, site superintendents, third-party construction firms, subcontractors, and internal team members to support successful project execution.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project engineer experience in 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 management of a profitable portfolio.
Exceptional oral and written communication, initiative, and execution skills.
Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

BSEE or degree in Construction Management strongly preferred.
Journeyman or Master Electrician's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide close support to the senior project management team.
Develop project teams and deliver quality work that meets customer expectations, scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
Develop and support project management techniques, schedule goals, procurement and 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 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 particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and project delivery.
Communicate 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.
Support downstream team members in meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.