Project Engineer - Electrical Contracting

Want a clear path from Project Engineer to Project Manager? A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area is adding a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination. This is a strong fit for someone with a construction or electrical project coordination background who enjoys working alongside project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.