Electrical Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for the next step in your electrical construction career? A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the greater Detroit metro area is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer to support commercial projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination. You will work closely with experienced project managers, field leaders, subcontractors, and design professionals to keep projects organized and on track.

You will gain hands-on exposure to every phase of commercial electrical construction, with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

• Support project managers with day-to-day planning, execution, and coordination.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and procurement documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm scope and flag design discrepancies.
• Coordinate with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams.
• Track material orders, delivery schedules, equipment availability, and long-lead items.
• Help monitor schedules, expenses, budgets, billing, and cost forecasts.
• Attend site visits and project meetings, document key decisions, and follow up on open items.
• Partner with estimating and BIM/VDC teams on constructability reviews, design coordination, and material planning.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and project handover.
• Identify and escalate potential delays, budget concerns, material shortages, and coordination issues.
• Help ensure work meets contractual requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination.
• Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, and construction workflows.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable collaborating with field teams, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
• Experience on healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Technical training and professional development.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers and field leaders.
• A clear career path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.
• Exposure to large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.