Project Engineer

A-C Electric Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

Sick days

Vacation time

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Vehicle allowance

Travel assistance

Legal protection

Identity theft protection

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Fresno, CA seeks experienced Project Engineers to advance electrical construction projects. You will review documents, coordinate schedules, track materials and production, and resolve routine technical issues, blending field time with project coordination from startup to closeout.

You will support budgets, pricing of changes, and communication with foremen, subs, vendors, and clients to keep projects moving on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with applied electrical experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents (plans, specs, contracts).
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, field teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical project requirements by reviewing plans, specs, RFIs, and field changes; resolve routine issues.
• Support schedules and planning; update project plans and monitor progress.
• Develop and coordinate project changes; scope and price change requests for PM approval.
• Track project costs and production; review budgets and cost coding; communicate trends.
• Connect project information with field execution; walk jobsites and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

High school diploma

Electrical experience

Read construction docs

Time-pressure work

Proactive teamwork

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fresno, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

At A-C Electric Company, we’re looking forProject Engineers who want to build their project managementexperience while taking meaningful responsibility for the technicaldetails that keep electrical construction projects moving. In thisrole, you’ll work closely with project management and field teams toreview construction documents, coordinate schedules and changes, trackmaterials and production, and resolve routine technical issues. You’llcombine time in the field with project coordination, developing athorough understanding of how projects are planned and executed fromstartup through closeout.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Coordinating technical project requirements by reviewingplans, specifications, submittals, requests for information(RFIs), and field change documents (FCDs); resolving routinetechnical issues; and ensuring current information is available tothe field in Procore and other required locations.
  
• Supporting project schedules and planning by participatingin project-plan development, coordinating schedule updates,monitoring progress, maintaining the project risk matrix, andcommunicating potential schedule challenges and project risks tothe project team.
  
• Developing and coordinating project changes byindependently pricing and scoping change requests for ProjectManager approval and working with the field, vendors,subcontractors, and clients to keep changes moving in a timelymanner.
  
• Tracking project costs and production by understandingproject budgets, supporting budget management and accurate costcoding, reviewing production plans and earned-hours informationfor accuracy and trends, and communicating findings to the projectteam.
  
• Connecting project information with field execution byregularly walking jobsites, verifying progress drawings,coordinating discrepancies with Foremen and Superintendents,tracking materials, and helping remove technical roadblocks toefficient field installation.
  

Additional duties will include:

• Coordinating project documentation and closeout by managingrequired submittal and RFI processes, maintaining current projectinformation, and coordinating operations and maintenance (O&M)documentation and project closeout.
  
• Supporting subcontractors and material coordination byresponding to routine submittals, questions, and issues;escalating problems to project management; and maintaining the material tracking process while coordinating with the appropriateproject and procurement resources.
  
• Supporting production tracking by reviewing Short IntervalPlans (SIPs), earned hours, and Track information for accuracy andtrends and completing required production-trackingtrue-ups.
  
• Supporting a knowledgeable and safe project team by sharingknowledge with others, helping develop future leaders, followingCompany and project safety requirements, and reinforcing safe workpractices through personal example and day-to-dayinteractions.
  

What You Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent certification atminimum, with applied electrical experience and knowledge through an accredited apprenticeship program, college education,or relevant work experience.
  
• The ability to read and understand construction documents,including plan sets, specifications, and contracts.
  
• The ability to work under time pressure, manage changingrequirements, and maintain a constructive approach to projectchallenges.
  
• The ability to work proactively and effectively as part ofa project team.
  
• The ability to communicate and work professionally withinternal and external clients, field teams, vendors,subcontractors, and other project partners.
  

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Technical problem-solving demonstrated by the ability tounderstand project requirements, identify discrepancies orroadblocks, and work through routine technical issues with theappropriate project and field resources.
  
• Field awareness shown by connecting plans and projectinformation with field conditions and understanding how decisionsaffect installation.
  
• Initiative and ownership demonstrated by staying current onproject details, anticipating team needs, and followingresponsibilities through to completion.
  
• Schedule and production awareness demonstrated by progressmonitoring, recognizing trends and potential challenges, andcommunicating them early to the project team.
  

What Success Looks Like

• Keeping technical project information accurate and current so field teams have the plans, submittals, RFIs, field changes,and progress drawings needed to perform the work.
  
• Resolving routine project issues effectively whilerecognizing when decisions or problems require escalation toproject management.
  
• Providing reliable visibility into schedule, cost, risk, andproduction by maintaining project information, identifyingtrends and potential challenges, and communicating them to theproject team.
  
• Connecting project planning with field conditions throughregular job site involvement, accurate progress verification,material tracking, and communication with foremen andsuperintendents.
  
• Building broader project-management capability bydeveloping a strong understanding of project budgets, schedules,changes, documentation, production, field execution, and closeoutwhile taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe thegeneral nature and scope of work being performed by this position.This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assignedbased on the position’s role within the business unit.

Pay Range: $83,000–$130,000 per year*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location. Additionalcompensation or benefits may apply depending on the positionoffered.

What We Invest in You

We invest in our people with first-in-classbenefits, including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, paidtime off, and professional development opportunities designed tosupport their well-being, growth, and future.

• Profit sharing and pension plans, each100% funded by the firm
• Health, vision, dental, and lifeinsurance plans available
• Short- and long-term disability plans available
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacationtime off
• Relocation Assistance for select roles
• Wellness programs &company-sponsored events and sports teams
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Recognition Program
• Culture and Performance Awards andRecognition Programs
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Vehicle Allowance Program for select roles
• Travel Assistance
• Will Preparation Services
• Legal Protection and Identify TheftProtection Program
• Association Involvement
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is typically scheduled 40 hoursper week. Start and end times may vary based on project, customer,operational, or site requirements, and additional hours may berequired to support project meetings, critical activities, deadlines,operational needs, or issue resolution.

This position is not expected to requireregular travel. Occasional travel to project sites, offices, meetings,or training may be required.

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s most challenging electrical construction projects through technical expertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].