Electrical Project Engineer

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is searching for an Electrical Project Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of MEP experience in commercial construction and will support construction for MEP systems, ensuring compliance with safety and contract requirements.

You will work collaboratively with the team to organize engineering duties, resolve project issues, and maintain documentation. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, preferably in commercial construction.
• Strong work ethic with a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction support for MEP systems.
• Understand and enforce contracts between EIG, subcontractors, and DPR.
• Organize and direct the duties of other Engineers and assigned project staff.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical engineering concepts

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team participation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Scheduling software

BIM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMiC

Prolog

Primavera

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer – Evergreen Innovation Group

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer with 2‑5 years of MEP experience in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction support for MEP systems.
• Apply EIG’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan, including conducting weekly safety audits.
• Understand and enforce contracts between EIG, subcontractors, and DPR.
• Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with the implementation of EIG policies and project execution.
• Organize and direct the duties of other Engineers, the Field Office Coordinator, Project Accountant, and assigned project staff.
• Participate in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Organize and electronically archive project files for easy access by the team.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules; work with the Superintendent to reduce schedule constraints.
• Maintain document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as‑built drawings, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
• Coordinate and resolve project issues promptly within the project team, interfacing with Designers, Engineers, and Owners.
• Apply a fully hands‑on approach and maintain detailed knowledge of assigned project scopes.
• Distribute new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
• Prepare agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and action items for Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
• Monitor testing and inspection records, safety logs, accident reports, building permit inspections, and sign‑offs.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to adjust to support current project needs.
• Proven ability to seek out and resolve construction problems and conflicts arising during design and construction.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
• Strong work ethic, a "can‑do" attitude, and passion for construction.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, preferably within EIG’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel to and from the office and assigned job site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected status.