Project Engineer

PayneCrest Electric; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Travel compensation

Health, dental, 401k

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to assist in managing large-scale projects and supporting team performance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and client relationships, with opportunities for personal development and career growth. The position reports to a Project Manager and involves travel to support local and national projects. A BS in Engineering or equivalent experience is preferred, along with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Access, Bluebeam Revu and CAD/BIM is a plus.
• Willingness to travel/relocate for local and national projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project Documentation: Ensure all project documentation (RFIs, contract documents, progress reports, etc.) are accurate and up to date.
• Support Personal Development through training and jobsite learning opportunities; contribute to project team relationships.
• Support Project Procurement: manage submittals and purchase orders for timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Assist with change order preparation, identify cost impacts, and support take-offs and material quotes submitted to clients.
• Promote PCE Safety Culture by following safety guidelines and documenting safety observations.
• Support Project Commissioning: assist with punch list and turnover documents.
• Utilize latest tools to improve efficiency of the project team and outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office proficient

CAD/BIM software

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

Bluebeam Revu

CAD/BIM software

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Engineer to assist in managing project activities and supporting team performance on large-scale projects. This role will focus on building foundational expertise in safety, quality, cost control, personal development, workforce coordination, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Project Documentation: Ensure all project documentation RFI’s, contract documents, progress reports, etc) are accurate and up to date at all times.


• Be Responsible for Personal Development: Seek personal development through training and jobsite learning opportunities. Enhance the project team through relationship development and personal contributions.


• Support Project Procurement: manage submittals and purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of project materials and equipment.


• Support change order preparation and tracking. Support the project manager by identifying cost impacts and assisting with take-off and material quote procurement for review and submission to the client.


• Promote PCE Safety Culture: Promote safety on the jobsite by following all PCE safety guidelines, participating in safety observations and reporting unsafe behaviors when onsite and managing site specific safety documentation.


• Supporting Project Commissioning: Support the punch list process and assemble turnover documents.


• Utilize the latest technological tools and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the project team and overall project outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent industry experience


• Valuable work or internship experience a plus.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.


• Experience with Microsoft Access, Bluebeam Revu and CAD/BIM software is a plus.


• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed to support local and national projects.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Reports to a Project Manager.

LOCATION

Project Site

Compensation

• Bonus opportunity


• Additional compensation when travel is required


• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.