Electrical Project Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support large-scale industrial construction projects, with a focus on safety, quality, budget, and schedule. The role includes vendor management, submittals, and procedures, working with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities include planning procurement, reviewing designs, tracking deliveries, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company policies while maintaining productive crew assignments on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a construction Project Engineer.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret work specifications.
• Ability to understand and apply safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Demonstrated problem solving and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork in a high-quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and procurement planning activities.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with requirements and support construction schedule.
• Prepare documents to obtain quotes from vendors for materials and equipment.
• Track material deliveries and interface with departments on budgeting, staffing, and scheduling.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals; monitor crew assignments for productivity.
• Conduct field walks and spot checks; ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Read drawings

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Job Description

The electrical project engineer will support a team in implementing electrical systems for large-scale industrial construction projects, including mission‑critical work. Responsibilities include project safety, quality, budget, schedule, job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities, including planning procurement, design review, project controls, work assignments, etc.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Prepare documents to obtain quotes from vendors for material, equipment, and other specialty items.
• Track material deliveries.
• Interface with departments, divisions, and internal staff on issues related to budgeting, staffing, discipline of employees, training, development, scheduling and other activities involving discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.
• Monitor crew assignments to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Conduct field walks and spot checks of work being performed.
• Ensure compliance with county, state and OSHA policies and regulations.

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a construction Project Engineer.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand, interpret and consistently apply safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Read drawings, interpret work specifications and scopes.
• Demonstrate solid attention to detail and problem solving ability.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks as part of a high‑quality team.

Benefits

McGraw Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with match, and incentives for safety commitment.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.