Project Engineer – Electrical Construction, Growth Path

Carlton Electric, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

EAP

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

Carlton Electric, a Denver-based contractor, is hiring a Project Engineer to bridge office and field activities. You will manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, and procurement, partnering with PMs, APs, and foremen to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and a willingness to learn CP3, NEC, and project tools, with advancement opportunities through Carlton’s PM career path.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical field experience or an applicable degree.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn Carlton’s CP3 process, NEC, and project tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background/drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Support project startup and turnover from estimating through CP3 process.
• Set up job in Spectrum and Sparc; build job info sheet and site map.
• Manage RFI, submittal logs, and lead times.
• Set up phase codes and ensure correct time charges.
• Review drawings, specs; raise RFIs for conflicts.
• Prepare submittals and track against approved submittals.
• Keep drawings, RFI responses, and change orders current in Bluebeam Studio.
• Take meeting minutes and manage project correspondence.
• Perform material takeoffs and write purchase orders with PM/APM.
• Support monthly billing and cost-to-complete (CTC).
• Track quantities/hours against budget; flag risks.
• Assist with project schedule and values.
• Obtain permits and ensure NEC/NFPA compliance.
• Attend field walks; assist QA/QC and closeout.
• Introduce service team at turnover and build stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in Project Engineer meetings; improve standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Read drawings & specs

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Organized & detail-oriented

Willingness to learn CP3/NEC

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng./Construction Mgmt

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Spectrum

CP3 tools

Project logs management

Job description

Carlton Electric, a Denver-based contractor, is hiring a Project Engineer to bridge office and field activities. You will manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, and procurement, partnering with PMs, APs, and foremen to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and a willingness to learn CP3, NEC, and project tools, with advancement opportunities through Carlton’s PM career path.