Electrical Project Engineer - Bid, Startup & Delivery

Jobtailor; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Project Engineer to support project management from start-up to closeout. You will assist with bid turnover, startup, blueprint review, and material procurement while ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Tasks include preparing change orders, RFIs, and documentation in SharePoint and Bluebeam. You will collaborate with project teams, on-site staff, and vendors, applying NEC/NECA/NFPA knowledge, and using Accubid and other estimation tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical experience and knowledge of construction, design, and cost management as a Project Engineer
• Experience with commercial, institutional, and/or industrial projects
• Experience preparing takeoffs and estimates for change orders
• Advanced ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Knowledge of NEC and NECA codes and TIA standards
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, and methods
• Understanding of company and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities
• Knowledge of scheduling principles and construction project management is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office, Bluebeam, Accubid, or other estimation software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to present oneself professionally and represent the company image
• Demonstrated track record of leadership and project success
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending, or standing
• Ability to work in an office environment and on jobsites with varying weather conditions and high noise levels

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of projects from start-up to closeout under a Project Manager
• Assist with bid turnover, project startup, blueprint/specification review, proposal and project requirement review, and materials procurement coordination
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws
• Provide status updates and maintain documentation records
• Handle material requisitions, submittal compilation, purchase orders, jobsite walkthroughs, change order requests, RFIs, and closeout documents
• Assist with quotations, project proposals, estimates, contract review, and project setup in relevant software
• Collaborate with project managers, foremen, general contractors, vendors, clients, field supervision, and support departments
• Maintain project documents, files, drawing sets, correspondence, and online postings using Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint
• Estimate material takeoffs and develop change requests
• Develop and track Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Research, acquire, and collate submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials
• Monitor project planning, execution, closure, quality control, and project management functions
• Assist with job billing preparation and substantiations
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Project Managers

Skills

Project Management

Material Estimation

Blueprint Review

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Accubid

SharePoint

Estimation Software

Job description

Jobtailor in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Project Engineer to support project management from start-up to closeout. You will assist with bid turnover, startup, blueprint review, and material procurement while ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Tasks include preparing change orders, RFIs, and documentation in SharePoint and Bluebeam. You will collaborate with project teams, on-site staff, and vendors, applying NEC/NECA/NFPA knowledge, and using Accubid and other estimation tools.