Project Engineer

Sturgeon Electric Company; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Project Engineer role at Sturgeon Electric Company supports construction management in the electrical industry on projects across the United States. You will assist with plans, specifications, and interface with senior project management to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in reading blueprints and MS Project or Primavera is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in commercial electrical construction or general construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Review plans and specifications; prepare contract feature checklist.
• Submit items for subcontractor approval before work starts.
• Assist with cost estimates and project scheduling as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting (daily/weekly).
• Prepare statements of work and submittals; manage changes.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Inspect equipment, materials, workmanship, and progress.
• Monitor field progress and ensure procedures meet specs.
• Maintain regular attendance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

MS Project/Primavera

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Engineer is responsible for the support of functions related to construction management in the electrical construction industry. Projects may include performance of work for federal, state and municipal clients throughout the United States. The Project Engineer assists with the preparation of plans, applicable specifications, and interfaces with and provides general project support to senior project management professionals.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Essential Functions

• Interpret applicable construction drawings

• Assist with the review of plans and specifications and prepare a checklist of contract features which require periodic attention

• List items the sub-contractor must submit for approval prior to the start of the work

• Assist with cost estimates and project scheduling as needed

• Ensure maintenance of accurate records

• Assist with preparing statements of work, submittals, change management and necessary daily and weekly reporting

• Promote safety in construction operations and ensure compliance with safety requirements

• Inspect equipment, material, workmanship and finished construction

• Check progress of work in the field

• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed, and materials used conform to required specifications

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Other duties as assigned

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in the construction process of commercial electrical operations or general construction experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; a combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Possess strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera at an intermediate or higher level
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think practically while remaining detail-oriented

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) -Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• AnnualPaid Time Offstarting at15 days plus 10 paid Holidays(our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous401(k) Plan with100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, andAnnual profit-sharingpotential.
• Superior educational assistance program(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team