Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

An established electrical construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support field leadership and project management in planning, coordinating, and executing electrical installations. This role serves as a technical resource for the field, with a focus on documentation accuracy, cross-trade coordination, and keeping installation teams ahead of schedule.

This is an on-site position and is temporary to hire.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to identify missing, unclear, or conflicting information; coordinate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly
• Produce shop drawings, installation details, and marked-up plans that give field teams clear, actionable guidance
• Review submittals and RFIs across all trades to assess impacts on electrical scope; communicate relevant changes to project managers and field leaders
• Ensure foremen and field supervisors have current drawings, schedules, and coordination details to support efficient execution and minimize rework
• Monitor design and coordination updates from mechanical, structural, architectural, and other trades to protect electrical scope and sequencing
• Maintain a proactive approach to identifying risks before they affect operations and support ongoing improvement in installation quality

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction, project engineering, or a similar role in a contracting environment
• Solid understanding of commercial and industrial electrical systems and construction processes
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction document management platforms (Bluebeam, Procore, or similar)
• Experience with construction design software
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field; Building Science; Construction Management; or Architecture
• Completion of an Electrical or Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship Program