Project Engineer at East-West Electric

Wayne State University; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from licensed PE

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

East–West Electric in Clearwater is seeking a recent graduate to learn the electrical construction business from the ground up, with a clear path to become a Project Manager.

You'll support project managers on active jobs, review plans against code, prepare submittals and RFIs, visit job sites around Florida, and coordinate with crews, GCs, vendors, and inspectors. Travel is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Willingness to learn to read construction drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and communication.
• Valid driver's license; able to travel to job sites.
• Internship/co-op experience or EIT/PE interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers on active jobs and prepare submittals and RFIs.
• Visit job sites to observe work and ensure compliance with plans.
• Assist with material takeoffs and ordering.
• Review plans against codes (NEC, Florida Building Code).
• Coordinate with general contractors, inspectors, vendors, and clients.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

NEC familiarity

Job description

Start your career building real things. East–West Electric is a Clearwater-based commercial electrical contractor working on projects you can drive past for the rest of your life — marinas, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities across Florida's Gulf Coast. We're hiring a recent graduate who wants to learn the electrical construction business from the ground up. This is a development role designed to grow you into a Project Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• The technical work — how electrical systems are designed, laid out, and installed
• Project financials — estimating, budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and what drives profit
• Codes — the NEC and Florida Building Code, including marina/marine work (Article 555)
• The contracting industry and the people side — working with crews, GCs, vendors, and clients

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support our project managers on active jobs, prepare and track submittals and RFIs, visit job sites to see the work performed, help with material takeoffs and ordering, review plans against code, and coordinate with general contractors and inspectors. Regular travel to job sites around Tampa Bay and across Florida (reimbursed).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (recent grads encouraged)
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication
• Willingness to learn to read construction drawings
• Valid driver's license; able to travel to job sites
• A plus: internship/co-op experience, AutoCAD or NEC familiarity, or EIT/PE interest

WHY EAST–WEST ELECTRIC

A clear path to Project Manager, mentorship from an in-house licensed PE (with support toward your own PE), interesting specialized work, direct access to leadership, and life on Florida's Gulf Coast.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through Handshake or email your resume to [e-mail]. Tell us why you want to learn the electrical construction business.

East–West Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.