Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This opportunity is ideal for someone with commercial construction or electrical contracting experience who wants to develop into a Project Manager .

Working closely with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership, you will support projects from preconstruction through final closeout while gaining hands-on experience with procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, project documentation, BIM/VDC coordination, and field operations.

Projects include hospitals, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and other technically complex commercial developments . This position provides exposure to every phase of electrical construction and offers a clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

• Support commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction and project kickoff through final completion and closeout.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and general contractors.
• Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and critical project milestones.
• Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, budget management, and financial reporting.
• Attend project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination sessions.
• Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination issues and support practical, constructible installation solutions.
• Maintain accurate meeting minutes, project reports, logs, correspondence, and document control systems.
• Assist with material takeoffs, procurement requirements, and project planning as needed.
• Help identify and resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination questions.
• Support Project Managers with change order documentation, cost tracking, and project forecasting.
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure crews have the drawings, materials, information, and resources needed to maintain production.
• Assist with punch lists, commissioning documentation, project turnover, and final closeout activities.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
• Experience working for an electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred .
• Familiarity with commercial electrical construction methods, systems, and field operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and construction project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and construction schedules.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn all aspects of electrical project management.
• Comfortable working closely with both office-based project teams and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across active projects.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area .
• Experience with healthcare, hospitals, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Vehicle allowance where applicable.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.
• Direct mentorship from experienced electrical construction professionals.
• Exposure to estimating, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project management.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging commercial electrical projects.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing electrical contractor.