Project Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEER Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together. We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Engineer to assist in managing project activities and supporting team performance on large-scale projects. This role will focus on building foundational expertise in safety, quality, cost control, personal development, workforce coordination, and client relationships. Key Responsibilities Manage Project Documentation: Ensure all project documentation RFI’s, contract documents, progress reports, etc) are accurate and up to date at all times. Be Responsible for Personal Development: Seek personal development through training and jobsite learning opportunities. Enhance the project team through relationship development and personal contributions. Support Project Procurement: manage submittals and purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of project materials and equipment. Support change order preparation and tracking. Support the project manager by identifying cost impacts and assisting with take-off and material quote procurement for review and submission to the client. Promote PCE Safety Culture: Promote safety on the jobsite by following all PCE safety guidelines, participating in safety observations and reporting unsafe behaviors when onsite and managing site specific safety documentation. Supporting Project Commissioning: Support the punch list process and assemble turnover documents. Utilize the latest technological tools and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the project team and overall project outcomes. Qualifications BS in Engineering or equivalent industry experience Valuable work or internship experience a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with Microsoft Access, Bluebeam Revu and CAD/BIM software is a plus. Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed to support local and national projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Reports to a Project Manager. LOCATION Project Site Compensation Bonus opportunity Additional compensation when travel is required Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr