Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects from planning through completion, coordinating project documentation, materials, schedules, costs, and field activities while working closely with project managers and field teams.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.
• Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred.
• Basic understanding of commercial electrical systems, installation practices, construction sequencing, and field operations.
• Familiarity with 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 software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable coordinating with field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial construction is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 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
• Mentorship from experienced project and field leadership
• Career advancement opportunities toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles
• Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial electrical projects