Electrical Project Engineer

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental with Vision options

Life and AD&D Coverage

401K with company match

PTO, sick pay & paid holidays

Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

CMD Electric is seeking a Project Engineer to support multiple Project Managers and Superintendents on electrical construction projects across California. The role blends technical acumen, problem-solving, and strong communication to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and safe.

You will assist in pre-project planning, budgeting, procurement, change orders, document updates, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction preferred.
• Understanding of electrical systems, codes, and industry standards a plus.
• Proficient with project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with pre-project planning.
• Assist with maintaining budgets by reviewing field timesheets, material invoices, and tracking progress.
• Assist in preparing and managing purchase orders, subcontracts, and RFIs.
• Assist in preparing and managing change orders in Accubid Change Order Pro.
• Update construction documents and distribute to vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract requirements; update as needed throughout the project.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Travel to conduct site visits to monitor progress and maintain quality control.
• Foster and maintain relationships with GCs, engineers, designers, and other external team members.
• Assist PM and Superintendents with material procurement and coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reading blueprints

Driver's license travel willingness

Education

Construction Management degree

Related field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accubid Change Order Pro

Project management software

Job description

Overview

CMD Electric has earned client trust through the consistent delivery of quality projects—on time, within budget, and injury-free. Specializing in design-build commercial and multifamily housing projects across California, CMD Electric offers comprehensive services supporting projects of any scale and procurement model. Committed to assisting clients and partners in achieving both short and long-term goals, CMD Electric is dedicated to excellence in every project.

The Project Engineer position will assist and support multiple Project Managers and Superintendents in coordinating and managing electrical construction projects. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager/Project Managers with the pre-project planning process
• Assist with tasks required to develop the maintenance of budgets. This includes reviewing field timesheets, material invoices, and monitoring progress.
• Assist in the preparation and management of purchase orders, purchase order modifications, subcontracts, subcontract modifications, and requests for information (RFI’s).
• Assist in the preparation and management of change orders in Accubid Change Order Pro. (We understand that this may require training in both estimating and with the Accubid Change Order Pro estimating system).
• Help update construction documents, and distribution of the same to vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the life cycle of a project.
• Ability to review and comprehend project plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and updating and modifying the same throughout the course of the project.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Travel required to conduct site visits to assist in monitoring progress and maintaining quality control.
• Foster and maintain relationships with General Contractors, engineers, designers, and other external project team members.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendents with material procurement and coordination.

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree helpful but not required or a Related field experience a plus.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in electrical construction preferred.
• Understanding of electrical systems, codes, and industry standards a plus.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed (travel within Southern California).

CMD Offers:

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental with Vision Options Available.
• Life and AD&D Coverage with Buy Up Options.
• 401K Retirement with Company Match Program.
• PTO, Sick Pay & Paid Holidays.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee-specific discounts.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CMD is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment and give equal opportunity considerations to applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (“Protected Classifications”). CMD will reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities as required by law, if the person is otherwise qualified to perform all the essential functions of the position safely and competently.

Posted Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Hr.