Electrical Project Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support a team delivering electrical systems for large-scale industrial construction projects, focusing on safety, quality, budget, and schedule. Responsibilities include vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

The role involves planning procurement, coordinating design reviews, and ensuring compliance with company standards and OSHA regulations, with emphasis on field verification and project controls.

Qualifications

• Experience as a construction Project Engineer (2+ years).
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Ability to understand and apply safety laws and company policies.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Read drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Client relationship

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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.