Electrical Project Engineer

Jobot; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical/dental/vison

401K

Long-term disability insurance

HSA

Paid Vacation, personal time, sick, &

Referral Program and professional dev.

Job summary

Jobot in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Project Engineer for construction/electrical projects with a compensation range of $83,000 to $111,000 per year. The role focuses on supporting planning, coordination, and execution of diverse construction projects, collaborating with field teams and clients to keep projects on track.

We offer extensive benefits, career development planning, and a clear path from Project Engineer to Assistant Project Manager and beyond.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a construction contractor environment.
• Electrical project experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to confidently interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and related construction documents.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs and producing accurate work under tight timelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Proactive approach to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from initial mobilization through closeout, including project setup and day-to-day administrative coordination.
• Help maintain productive communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project activities with an emphasis on efficiency, cost control, quality, and professional standards.
• Develop pricing for scope changes, including change-order estimates, quantity calculations, and related take-off work.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier buyout activities and help evaluate project costs.
• Assemble, maintain, and track project documentation, submittals, and materials requiring review or approval.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Provide general project support to help ensure schedules, documentation, costs, and deliverables remain on track.
• Contribute to projects across multiple sectors, which may include commercial, industrial, civil, aviation, municipal, and transportation work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Project Engineer - Construction/Electrical - Great Pay & Benefits - W/ Career Advancement Planning Map

Salary: $83,000 - $111,000 per year

About us

We are growing company with a VERY health book of business and several years' worth of projects lined up for the future. We offer great benefits, a health workplace and work/life balance, and great pay.

Why join us?

We offer an incredible benefits package:

• 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance premium for employees
• 401K
• Long-term disability insurance
• HSA
• Paid Vacation, personal time, sick time, and holidays!
• Referral Program and professional development opportunities.

We offer every new hire a detailed roadmap of a personalized career advancement plan allowing them a path to achieve the career growth they desire, fore example, with this role it would look like a map taking you from Project Engineer up to Assistant Project Manager, all the up to Project Manager. We feel the company succeeds when our employees succeed!!

We are honored to have a reputation as a top employer of choice in SoCal's construction industry!

Job Details

Construction Project Engineer Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced construction professional to support the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of construction projects. This position works closely with field teams, project stakeholders, and clients to keep projects organized, financially controlled, and moving toward successful completion.

What You'll Do

• Support projects from initial mobilization through closeout, including project setup and day-to-day administrative coordination.
• Help maintain productive communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project activities with an emphasis on efficiency, cost control, quality, and professional standards.
• Develop pricing for scope changes, including change-order estimates, quantity calculations, and related take-off work.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier buyout activities and help evaluate project costs.
• Assemble, maintain, and track project documentation, submittals, and materials requiring review or approval.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Provide general project support to help ensure schedules, documentation, costs, and deliverables remain on track.
• Contribute to projects across multiple sectors, which may include commercial, industrial, civil, aviation, municipal, and transportation work.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in a construction contractor environment, preferably in a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Assistant, or Office Engineer capacity.
• Electrical project experience is a big plus, but it is NOT required.
• Ability to confidently interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and related construction documents.
• Strong working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs and producing accurate work under tight timelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Practical understanding of construction business processes, project administration, and quality expectations.
• A proactive approach to professional development, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug testing.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.