Project Engineer (Electrical)

Kanta Electric Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training and career development

Company-provided tools

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kanta Electric Corp. in New York is seeking an Electrical Technician to support planning, design, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects.

The role focuses on Revit modeling and integration of electrical building systems with project teams and design consultants. The position emphasizes detail orientation and collaboration with subcontractors, design professionals, and field teams from design through commissioning, ensuring accurate documentation and successful project

Qualifications

• Requires Revit modeling skills and understanding of electrical building systems.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and design consultants.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain detailed electrical models and drawings in Revit, including power, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate building system models with other disciplines to ensure accurate clash detection and resolution.
• Prepare layout drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Assist in generating as-built drawings at project completion.
• Support senior engineers and project managers with design review, technical submittals, and shop drawings.
• Assist in creating material takeoffs, product data sheets, and equipment specifications.
• Participate in field walks to verify site conditions, collect data, and support installation planning.
• Communicate with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify design intent and technical details.
• Attend project coordination meetings and track design updates, RFI responses, and meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with BIM teams to ensure all models meet company standards and project requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including drawings, revisions, logs, and correspondence.
• Assist with QA/QC of electrical drawings and BIM models.
• Support commissioning activities, including reviewing test results and confirming final documentation accuracy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Revit modeling

Electrical systems understanding

Tools

Revit

Job description

As a Kanta Electric Technician, you will support the planning, design, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects. This role requires Revit modeling skills and a solid understanding of electrical building systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to grow professionally, and able to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and design consultants.

Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

• Develop, modify, and maintain detailed electrical models and drawings in Revit, including power, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate building system models with other disciplines to ensure accurate clash detection and resolution.
• Prepare layout drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Assist in generating as-built drawings at project completion.

Project Engineering Support

• Support senior engineers and project managers with design review, technical submittals, and shop drawings.
• Assist in creating material takeoffs, product data sheets, and equipment specifications.
• Participate in field walks to verify site conditions, collect data, and support installation planning.

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify design intent and technical details.
• Attend project coordination meetings and track design updates, RFI responses, and meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with BIM teams to ensure all models meet company standards and project requirements.

Documentation & Quality Control

• Maintain organized project documentation, including drawings, revisions, logs, and correspondence.
• Assist with QA/QC of electrical drawings and BIM models.
• Support commissioning activities, including reviewing test results and confirming final documentation accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Company-provided tools and equipment.
• Opportunities for advancement in a supportive and dynamic work environment.