Electrical Project Engineer

Flatiron Crane Operating Company; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and ���

Company-paid life insurance and disabl

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Company vehicle, tools, uniforms, and?

Ongoing training, career development,

Job summary

Flatiron Crane Operating Company is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in Reading, PA area. The role leads electrical project design, planning, and execution from concept to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

Responsibilities include evaluating viability criteria, site inspections, coordinating with contractors, developing preliminary designs, and managing all project phases with a focus on quality and safety. Travel to sites and emergency response are expected.

Qualifications

• BS electrical or electro-mechanical engineering degree.
• Familiar with industrial motor control systems (VFDs, PLCs).
• Deep knowledge of NEC codes.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• 3+ years in industrial or electrical contracting.
• Willingness to travel and work in field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate viability criteria and ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct site evaluation and inspections.
• Develop preliminary electrical designs to support sales.
• Oversee engineering design, submittals, and sub-contractor approvals.
• Manage field execution with contractors to meet schedule and budget.
• Provide full project management through all phases.
• Control quality, finances, and safety of the project.
• Create O&M manuals and as-built drawings.
• Create interconnection wiring drawings and schedules in AutoCAD.
• Travel and respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

VFDs/PLCs

Reading blueprints

Project management

Travel required

Education

BS electrical or electro-mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reading Crane & Engineering is proud to be part of Flatiron Crane, one of North America's leading providers of overhead crane and lifting solutions. With operating companies across the United States and Canada, we deliver engineering, manufacturing, inspections, maintenance, modernization, and emergency service that help keep our customers operating safely and efficiently.

At Reading Crane, we don't just respond to problems—we anticipate them. Our people are trusted experts who take pride in delivering innovative solutions, exceptional service, and keeping industry moving. If you're looking for a company that values safety, teamwork, professional growth, and doing meaningful work, you'll feel right at home here.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay based on experience ($80,000 - $105,000 annually)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company vehicle, tools, uniforms, and cell phone (where applicable)
• Ongoing training, career development, and advancement opportunities

Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

Position Description

Job Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for the design, planning, execution, and management of electrical projects from concept through completion. This role evaluates project feasibility, develops electrical designs, and oversees project execution to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements and applicable standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and ensure each project meets specific viability and build criteria, contract compliance, and internal performance standards.
• Perform site evaluation and inspection visits.
• Develop preliminary designs to support sales efforts.
• Participate in the engineering design process, submittals, and overseeing sub-contractor designs and submittals.
• Oversee field management of projects and direct various contractors (i.e. mechanical, electrical, structural) to ensure projects are implemented meeting contract specifications, budgets and schedule.
• Provide project management for all phases of project.
• Manage all quality, financial, and safety aspects of the project.
• Develop and Provide project documentation including O&M manuals and as-built drawings.
• Knowledge on use of all electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Create interconnection wiring drawings, conduit and wire pull schedules in AutoCAD.
• Travel and respond to emergency calls.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: BS electrical, or electro-mechanical engineering discipline.
• Familiarity and knowledge of industrial motor control electrical systems and services (VFD’s, PLC’s, etc.).
• Detailed understanding and working knowledge of NEC.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Industrial construction and project management experience.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills to be able to qualify and oversee a variety of subcontractors.
• Familiarity with overhead and gantry cranes is a plus.
• Ability to solve difficult problems in the field, troubleshoot/ diagnose all issues.
• 3+ years of industrial or electrical contracting experience.
• Must have the ability to work in an office environment as well as the field.
• Ability to work at heights, and/or over water required in any environment.
• Travel Required.
• Respond to emergency calls.

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