Emerging Project Engineer – Electrical Construction

Light House Electric; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health coverage

401(k) match

ESOP ownership

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric is seeking a Project Engineer in Columbus, OH to support administrators and project managers on complex electrical builds.

You’ll handle document control, BIM coordination, submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes while collaborating with field leadership to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This is a full-time on-site role with strong benefits and ESOP ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or five years equivalent field experience.
• Experience with construction project administration and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Familiarity with BIM, estimating, and project controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with administrative tasks on current projects.
• Maintain SharePoint file structure and coordinate with Document Control.
• Coordinate BIM, scheduling, submittals, RFIs, and closeout docs.
• Support change orders, procurement, and project scheduling.
• Prepare project reports and maintain clear goals with Field Leadership.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Direction following

Interpersonal skills

Independent or team work

OSHA knowledge

NEC & Low Voltage knowledge

Understanding schedules

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lighthouse Electric is seeking a Project Engineer in Columbus, OH to support administrators and project managers on complex electrical builds.

You’ll handle document control, BIM coordination, submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes while collaborating with field leadership to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This is a full-time on-site role with strong benefits and ESOP ownership.