Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

We’re looking for a motivated Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects from initial planning through final completion. This role involves coordinating project documentation, materials, schedules, costs, and field activities while working alongside project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in commercial electrical construction and advance into project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and overseeing commercial electrical construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, organize, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and other essential project documents.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules to understand scope requirements and identify potential conflicts or issues.
• Coordinate project activities and information between field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and internal teams.
• Track material orders, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and procurement schedules to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Support project scheduling, budget monitoring, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and coordination sessions to review progress, address issues, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Work with estimating and BIM/VDC teams to support constructability reviews, design coordination, material planning, and installation activities.
• Maintain organized project files, meeting notes, correspondence, drawings, and tracking reports.
• Assist with material takeoffs, purchasing activities, commissioning, punch lists, and final project closeout.
• Identify and report potential delays, budget concerns, procurement issues, and coordination challenges to project leadership.
• Help ensure project work complies with contract documents, technical specifications, quality requirements, and jobsite safety standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
• Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor is preferred.
• Basic understanding of commercial electrical systems, installation practices, construction sequencing, and field operations.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement records, and project schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, construction specifications, contracts, and project timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar software.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Comfortable coordinating with field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial construction projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Technical training and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced project and field leadership.
• Clear career path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial electrical projects.
• Long-term career growth with an established contractor.