Project Engineer Electrical Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Electrical Construction to provide technical and project engineering support for commercial electrical construction projects. This role bridges the gap between electrical design, project management, field operations, vendors, general contractors, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate understands electrical systems, drawings, specifications, equipment, installation requirements, and construction sequencing and can effectively communicate technical information between office and field teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, schedules, details, and project requirements.
• Identify drawing conflicts, missing information, design discrepancies, and constructability concerns.
• Prepare and manage technical RFIs and coordinate responses with engineers, architects, GCs, and field teams.
• Prepare, review, submit, and track electrical submittals and product data.
• Review returned submittals for engineer comments, revisions, and field requirements.
• Coordinate electrical equipment including switchgear, panels, transformers, lighting, controls, and other major systems.
• Review equipment requirements for voltage, amperage, dimensions, connections, clearances, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, low-voltage, fire alarm, and other trades.
• Assist with electrical layout and field coordination before installation.
• Support field teams with technical questions, drawing interpretation, and installation requirements.
• Track drawing revisions, bulletins, addenda, ASIs, and other design changes.
• Determine whether design changes may create additional scope, labor, material, or schedule impacts.
• Assist Project Managers with documenting and evaluating electrical scope changes.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers regarding technical requirements, substitutions, product information, and approvals.
• Track long-lead electrical equipment, approved submittals, fabrication requirements, and release dates.
• Verify that equipment and materials comply with approved plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Participate in coordination meetings with GCs, engineers, architects, vendors, and field leadership.
• Assist with installation sequencing and coordination of electrical work with other trades.
• Support testing, commissioning, inspections, and equipment startup requirements.
• Assist with resolving inspection comments and field deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and engineering logs.
• Support preparation and maintenance of as-built drawings and record documents.
• Review closeout requirements including O&M manuals, testing reports, warranties, equipment documentation, and final as-builts.
• Perform project-site visits to review installations, verify conditions, and assist with technical coordination.
• Help identify technical problems early before they create field delays, rework, or additional costs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in electrical construction, electrical engineering, or electrical project engineering .
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction systems and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and details.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, panels, transformers, switchgear, feeders, branch circuits, and equipment connections.
• Understanding of electrical construction sequencing and field installation.
• Experience preparing and managing technical RFIs and electrical submittals.
• Ability to recognize conflicts between plans, specifications, field conditions, and other trades.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to Project Managers, foremen, GCs, engineers, vendors, and field personnel.
• Strong organization and document-control skills.
• Ability to manage several technical issues and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working both in the office and visiting active construction sites.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor experience.
• Electrical engineering or construction-related education.
• Commercial tenant improvement, hospitality, retail, office, multifamily, or ground-up construction experience.
• Power distribution and electrical equipment coordination.
• Lighting and lighting-control systems.
• Switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and electrical service equipment.
• Low-voltage and fire-alarm coordination.
• Electrical equipment startup, testing, and commissioning.
• BIM/MEP coordination experience.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, or similar construction/engineering software.
• NEC familiarity and understanding of electrical code requirements.
• Experience coordinating directly with electrical engineers and design consultants.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and manufacturer submittals.
• Experience supporting field installation and resolving constructability issues.