Preconstruction Project Engineer

Sequoyah Electric; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sequoyah Electric is seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer based in Redmond, WA to support preconstruction activities. The successful candidate will assist in project planning, execution, quality control, and overseeing project documentation including estimates and correspondence.

Minimum 2+ years of experience in electrical construction is required, along with strong project management skills and a good understanding of engineering principles. Excellent benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in electrical construction industry as estimator or project engineer.
• Understand principles of architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring project planning, execution, and closure.
• Track project risks, scope changes, and pricing updates.
• Prepare project estimates, budgets, and bid packages.
• Review project documents for scope gaps and constructability concerns.
• Coordinate information between estimating, operations, and field teams.

Skills

Project management skills

Electrical estimating software

Interpersonal and written communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer that will be responsible for supporting the preconstruction phase of assigned projects.

This is an exempt position and reports to Senior Management of the Preconstruction department. It is based out of our Redmond, WA headquarters and is a fully in‑office role. Our office is open from 7am‑4pm.

Responsibilities

The Preconstruction Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the monitoring of project planning, execution and closure, and all project functions as they relate to quality control and project management. They will track project risks, scope changes, pricing updates throughout the preconstruction phase. They must be able to maintain and organize preconstruction documentation, including estimates, scopes and project correspondence.

• Assisting in the preparation of conceptual and detailed project estimates, budgets, and bid packages.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities.
• Assisting with takeoffs and cost analysis for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinating project information and updates between estimating, operations, and field teams to support a smooth project transition.
• Attending pre‑bid meetings, site visits, and coordination meetings as needed.
• Helping ensure proposals and estimates align with project specifications, company standards, and client expectations.
• Assisting senior preconstruction staff with presentation materials, bid submissions, and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the electrical construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial contractor performing estimating and/or project engineering duties.
• Good understanding of principles, methods, and techniques of architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineer; Familiarity with construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage project priorities and documentation.
• Ability to produce electrical estimates utilizing software‑based electrical estimating programs (McCormick or similar).
• Well‑developed interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently and as a member of a team.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly.
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects.
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand.

Employee Benefit Program

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (employee and eligible dependents). Low annual deductible. Eligible first month following first 30 days.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (employee and eligible dependents)
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability (employee)
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match; Roth or Traditional options available
• Paid Time Off to cover personal time away from work
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Flex Savings Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary supplemental insurance (i.e. Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non‑smoking facility and a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post‑offer, pre‑employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug‑Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre‑employment testing. It may be included for Sequoyah to be compliant with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.