We are hiring a hands-on Project Engineer to support large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit area. The project portfolio includes healthcare facilities, hospitals, universities, institutional buildings, and other technically complex commercial environments.
This position is part of a self-performing electrical contractor and provides direct exposure to both office and field operations. You will work alongside Project Managers, foremen, superintendents, BIM/VDC teams, vendors, and clients to help keep projects organized, coordinated, and moving forward.
This is not a document-processing-only position. The Project Engineer will participate in active project execution, track critical deliverables, support cost and schedule management, and help resolve coordination issues between the field and office. The role offers a clear path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support commercial electrical projects from preconstruction turnover through final closeout
- Assist Project Managers with project setup, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, and status reporting
- Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and closeout documentation
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents for scope and coordination requirements
- Coordinate with electricians, foremen, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal departments
- Track equipment and material procurement, delivery dates, long-lead items, and field installation needs
- Monitor project milestones, field progress, manpower updates, and open action items
- Participate in project meetings, jobsite walks, and coordination discussions
- Maintain accurate project logs, document controls, meeting notes, and reporting within internal systems
- Assist with billing documentation, forecasting updates, committed costs, and change order tracking
- Work with BIM/VDC and field leadership to identify drawing conflicts and support constructible solutions
- Help resolve schedule conflicts, missing information, procurement issues, and field coordination challenges
- Support multiple active projects while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, electrical construction, or project engineering environments
- Experience working for an electrical contractor, general contractor, or specialty subcontractor preferred
- Understanding of commercial construction processes, project documentation flow, and field coordination
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced project environment
- Must be comfortable supporting active field operations and interacting with superintendents, foremen, and project teams
- Commercial construction experience is required; residential-only experience will not be considered
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance and benefits package
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
- Bonus opportunities
- Vehicle allowance may be available
- Additional company-sponsored benefit programs
- Defined advancement path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager responsibilities
- Opportunity to contribute to large and technically complex commercial electrical projects
This position is an excellent fit for a construction professional who wants hands-on project responsibility, active field exposure, and a long-term career path in commercial electrical construction.