Electrical Project Engineer: Lead Scheduling & Budgeting

Helix Electric Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager, serving as the liaison between field and office on complex electrical construction projects. You will help define objectives, plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong scheduling, change-order, and contract-management skills, plus leadership and clear communication across teams. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities with

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.
• Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support senior project management and act as liaison between field and office.
• Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities based on needs and resources.
• Oversee monthly invoicing per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendent on installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Proactively communicate challenges, risks, and successes to stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling

Bid & Change Orders

Contract Management

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

Job description

Helix Electric Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager, serving as the liaison between field and office on complex electrical construction projects. You will help define objectives, plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong scheduling, change-order, and contract-management skills, plus leadership and clear communication across teams. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities with