Electrical Project Engineer: Lead Projects On Time & Budget

Helix Electric; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on heavy commercial electrical projects. You will coordinate between field and office, plan and execute projects within schedule and budget, and contribute to forecasting and profitability.

You will develop and support scheduling, procurement, and contract requirements, mentor teammates, and ensure a high standard of engineering quality and timely invoicing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
• Understand engineering in electric power.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
• Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable portfolio.
• Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide close support to senior project management and act as liaison between field and office.
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects within schedule and budget.
• Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
• Monitor and improve systems and processes to meet customer requirements and profitability goals.
• Mentor and develop colleagues.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities as needed.
• Interact with customers to validate expectations before, during, and after project completion.
• Provide oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
• Manage project review with emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
• Communicate challenges, risks, and successes proactively.
• Oversee monthly invoicing and negotiate change orders.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendent(s) on methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Adhere to Quality Control processes.
• Ensure downstream team deadlines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Scheduling

Budget management

Contract management

Field coordination

Relationship building

Problem solving

Electrical knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Helix Electric is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager on heavy commercial electrical projects. You will coordinate between field and office, plan and execute projects within schedule and budget, and contribute to forecasting and profitability.

You will develop and support scheduling, procurement, and contract requirements, mentor teammates, and ensure a high standard of engineering quality and timely invoicing.