Field Project Engineer

Broadway Electric Service Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BESCO in New York is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of electrical construction projects. The role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional, offering exposure to both administrative and field operations.

The candidate will work with Project Managers, field leadership, vendors, and internal teams to help with submittals, RFIs, procurement, scheduling, and project closeout, while developing practical

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction documents, drawings, or specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Willingness to learn MEP construction, project management processes, and field operations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office/field environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for project requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized project files and accurate project records.
• Understand and mitigate risks associated with contract documents.
• Support Project Managers in tracking requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and actions.
• Organize and distribute project documents to internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and tracking submittals.
• Help prepare and track RFIs related to drawings, specs, scope gaps, constructability, and site conditions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to gather project information.
• Support review of drawings, specifications, addenda, bulletins, and revised documents.
• Attend project meetings and document action items and follow-ups.
• Assist with tracking open issues that may affect progress.
• Assist with tracking material releases, procurement status, delivery dates, and vendor documentation.
• Assist with gathering documentation for potential change orders and tracking cost impacts.
• Maintain logs for pending/approved changes and related documentation.
• Assist with basic cost tracking and reporting using company systems.
• Assist with collecting closeout documents (warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, test reports).
• Support punch list tracking and closeout coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Ownership mindset

Multitasking

Construction documents knowledge

MS Office

MEP knowledge

Hybrid work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Spectrum

Job description

BESCO is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support the successful planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of electrical construction projects. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career construction professional.

The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to support project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement, change management, scheduling coordination, and project closeout. This is a hands‑on learning role with exposure to both administrative and field operations.

The right candidate is organized, curious, and detail oriented.

Key Responsibilities

Project Documentation & Coordination:

• Maintain organized project files and accurate project records.
• Understand and mitigate risks associated with the management of contract documents.
• Support Project Managers in tracking project requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and action items.
• Organize and distribute project documents to internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and tracking submittals.
• Help prepare and track Requests for Information related to drawings, specifications, scope gaps, constructability issues, and field conditions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to gather project information as directed.
• Support the review of project drawings, specifications, addenda, bulletins, and revised documents.
• Attend project meetings as needed and document action items and follow-ups.
• Assist with tracking open issues that may affect project progress.

Procurement & Material Tracking

• Assist with tracking material releases, procurement status, delivery dates, equipment lead times, and vendor documentation.

Change Orders & Cost Tracking

• Assist with gathering documentation for potential change orders.
• Support Project Managers in preparing, organizing, and tracking change order requests.
• Maintain logs for pending changes, approved changes, cost impacts, and related project documentation.
• Assist with basic cost tracking and reporting using company systems.

Closeout Support

• Assist with collecting and organizing closeout documents, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, test reports, inspection documentation, and final project records.
• Support punch list tracking and closeout coordination.
• Help ensure project documentation is complete and organized before final turnover.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction documents, drawings, or specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Willingness to learn MEP construction, project management processes, and field operations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office/field environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for project requirements.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• Internship, co-op, or prior work experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or a trade contractor environment.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and/or Spectrum.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Interest in growing into a Project Manager or operations leadership role.

Core Competencies

• Strong follow-through and accountability.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions.
• Attention to detail without losing sight of the larger project.
• Ability to work with both office and field teams.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and project success.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in both an office setting and on active construction sites.
• Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain as needed.
• Must comply with all project safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.