Project Engineer
About the role
We’re hiring a Project Engineer – Commercial Electrical to support large-scale commercial and institutional electrical construction projects. This role is ideal for someone with commercial electrical contractor experience who wants to grow into full project management while working alongside experienced PMs and field leadership.
The position supports project coordination, field execution, estimating support, scheduling, and communication with general contractors and internal teams.
What You’ll Do
Support commercial electrical projects from pre-construction through closeout
Coordinate with project managers, field teams, electricians, BIM, and estimating departments
Assist with project setup, scheduling, takeoffs, change orders, and documentation
Work closely with general contractors and subcontractors to support project execution
Help manage project timelines, materials, and field coordination
Support RFIs, submittals, and project tracking activities
Coordinate with BIM and design teams to support field-ready project execution
Learn internal project systems and processes while developing toward a PM track
Requirements
Experience working for a commercial electrical contractor strongly preferred
Background in commercial, healthcare, institutional, university, or industrial electrical construction preferred
Experience with project coordination, takeoffs, scheduling, or field support
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with Bluebeam, AcuBid, or construction software is a plus
Must be comfortable working onsite and supporting active job sites
Preferred Backgrounds
Electrical Project Engineer
Assistant Project Manager – Electrical
Electrical Construction Coordinator
Senior Foreman transitioning into project management
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Opportunity to work on large-scale healthcare and institutional projects
Long-term career growth into Project Management
Stable pipeline of commercial electrical work
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,156.45 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Compensation
This Software Engineer role pays $75k-$100k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.
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