Project Engineer

Alpha Hire Inc

Detroit, USonsite$75k-$100k/yrPosted Jun 13, 2026
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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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