Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This opportunity is ideal for someone with commercial construction or electrical contracting experience who wants to develop into a Project Manager .

Working closely with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership, you will support projects from preconstruction through final closeout while gaining hands-on experience with procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, project documentation, BIM/VDC coordination, and field operations. Projects include hospitals, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and other technically complex commercial developments .

This position provides exposure to every phase of electrical construction and offers a clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

Responsibilities - Support commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction and project kickoff through final completion and closeout. - Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation. - Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents. - Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and general contractors. - Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and critical project milestones. - Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, budget management, and financial reporting. - Attend project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination sessions. - Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination issues and support practical, constructible installation solutions. - Maintain accurate meeting minutes, project reports, logs, correspondence, and document control systems. - Assist with material takeoffs, procurement requirements, and project planning as needed. - Help identify and resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination questions. - Support Project Managers with change order documentation, cost tracking, and project forecasting. - Coordinate with field leadership to ensure crews have the drawings, materials, information, and resources needed to maintain production. - Assist with punch lists, commissioning documentation, project turnover, and final closeout activities.

Requirements - 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction. - Experience working for an electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred . - Familiarity with commercial electrical construction methods, systems, and field operations is preferred. - Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and construction project documentation. - Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and construction schedules. - Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn all aspects of electrical project management. - Comfortable working closely with both office-based project teams and field personnel. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across active projects. - Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area . - Experience with healthcare, hospitals, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.

Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience. - Performance-based bonus opportunities. - Comprehensive health benefits. - Retirement savings plan with company contribution. - Paid time off and company holidays. - Vehicle allowance where applicable. - Ongoing professional development and technical training. - Clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions. - Direct mentorship from experienced electrical construction professionals. - Exposure to estimating, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project management. - Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging commercial electrical projects. - Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing electrical contractor.