Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer

E-J Electric Installation Co.; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job training and mentorship

Competitive compensation packages

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

E-J Electric Installation Co. in Fallsington, PA, seeks an Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer to support large-scale electrical construction on data center projects.

You will perform field coordination, interpret drawings, and help ensure installations meet design, schedule, and safety standards. The role is hands-on, field-facing, requiring collaboration with craft labor, PMs, and commissioning teams; it offers growth, mentorship, and a path toward project leadership in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of field engineering or electrical construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and electrical safety practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day field coordination and execution of data center electrical scopes.
• Interpret electrical construction drawings, single-line diagrams, specs, and equipment submittals.
• Monitor field installations for compliance with contract documents, NEC code, and project specs.
• Coordinate with GC, other trades, and MEP engineers to resolve conflicts and maintain schedule.
• Maintain field reports, logs, and schedules; assist procurement tracking for critical equipment.
• Participate in project and safety meetings; support closeout activities.

Job description

Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer

About E-J:
The E-J Group is active in allfacetsof electrical contracting, bringing experience,expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over4,000employees across31offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of familyexpertisehave built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J hasover a125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com .

Title/Role: Field Engineer
Division: Major Projects
Location: Fairless Hills, PA
Reporting to:

Position Summary:
E-J isseekingmotivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Managers/Field Engineers to support the execution of large-scale data center electrical construction projects. These arehands-on, field-facing rolesworking at the intersection ofelectricalengineering andconstruction, ensuring that electrical installations arebuiltin accordance withdesign documents, project schedules, and the exacting quality standardsrequiredin mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidatesbring1–5 years of electrical constructionorfield engineeringexperience and are comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced hyperscale or co-location data center environments alongside craft labor, project managers, general contractors, and commissioning teams.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day field coordination and execution of data center electrical scopes
• Interpret and work from electrical construction drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and equipment submittals
• Monitor field installations for compliance with contract documents, NEC code, and applicable project specifications
• Coordinate with the general contractor, other trades, and MEP engineers to resolve conflicts andmaintain the schedule in a concurrent-trade environment
• Track and manage RFIs, submittals, and field change notices;maintainorganized and up-to-date documentation
• Assistwith procurement follow-up and delivery tracking for critical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and bus duct
• Support phased energization planning and coordination with commissioning agents and the owner’s technical teams
• Conduct regular field walks to document progress,identifyissues, and verify the quality of installation
• Maintainaccuratedaily field reports, quantity tracking logs, and schedule look-aheads
• Assistin quantity takeoffs, cost tracking, and subcontractor coordination as directed by the Project Manager
• Participate in project meetings, including coordination meetings, OAC meetings, and safety briefings
• Enforce E-J’s safety standards and site-specific safety plans; ensure compliance with NFPA 70E requirements for work on or near energized systems
• Support closeout activities, including punch list management, as-built documentation, and final commissioning walkthroughs

Qualifications& Skills:

• 1–5 years of field engineering or electrical construction experience, preferably on large commercial or mission-critical projects
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field; equivalent field experience considered
• Proficiencyin reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical construction best practices
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple open items simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating with field crews, subcontractors, and engineering staff
• Ability to work full-time on a construction site and meet the physical demands of a field-based role

Nice to Haves:

• Experience on Tier III or Tier IV hyperscale or co-location data center projects
• Familiarity with critical power systems, including 2N redundancy architectures, static transfer switches, and PDU configurations
• Exposure to integrated systems testing (IST) or commissioning processes for mission-critical facilities
• Knowledge of BICSI, Uptime Institute, or TIA-942 standards
• Experience with BIM coordination or 3D clash detection in a multi-trade environment
• OSHA 30 certification

Advantages of Working at E-J:

• Leading Electrical Contracting Organization Nationwide
• Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Electric Contractor since 1899
• Job training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid holidays and vacation