Project Engineer

Helix Electric Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc in Cedar Rapids is looking for a skilled Project Engineer to aid in managing projects efficiently, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. The successful candidate will work closely with senior project managers, taking responsibility for project objectives and liaising between field teams and the office.

The role requires at least 3 years of project engineering experience in electrical construction, along with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management. Excellent communication skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager on projects and serve as liaison between field and office.
• Develop project teams and manage to scope, delivery on time and within budget.
• Evaluate and improve systems/processes for meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Description

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

Project Engineer Overview

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager on projects and serves as the liaison between the field and the office. The PE is responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.

DUTIES & SCOPE

• Close support of senior project management team.
• Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
• Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
• Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
• Provide close support and oversight for third‑party construction firms and subcontractors.
• Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Ensure high‑quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
• Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process.
• Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

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.

BENEFITS

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.