Detroit Project Engineer — Electrical Construction

AlphaX; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects in the Detroit metro area. You will handle technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination alongside project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals to keep projects organized and on track.

This role offers exposure to all phases of commercial electrical construction with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination.
• Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specifications, contracts and schedules.

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.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and project handover.

Skills

Construction experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

AlphaX is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects in the Detroit metro area. You will handle technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination alongside project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals to keep projects organized and on track.

This role offers exposure to all phases of commercial electrical construction with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project