Project Engineer - Electrical Contracting

AlphaX; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MedicalInsurance

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401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

AlphaX, a well-established commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area, is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling and field coordination.

You will gain hands-on exposure to every phase of commercial electrical construction, with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles, and opportunities to collaborate with project managers,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination.
• Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, and construction workflows.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with day-to-day planning, execution, and coordination.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and procurement documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm scope and flag design discrepancies.
• Coordinate with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams.
• Track material orders, delivery schedules, equipment availability, and long-lead items.
• Help monitor schedules, expenses, budgets, billing, and cost forecasts.
• Attend site visits and project meetings, document key decisions, and follow up on open items.
• Partner with estimating and BIM/VDC teams on constructability reviews, design coordination, and material planning.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and project handover.
• Identify and escalated potential delays, budget concerns, material shortages, and coordination issues.
• Help ensure work meets contractual requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading electrical drawings

Scheduling

Materials tracking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want a clear path from Project Engineer to Project Manager? A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area is adding a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination. This is a strong fit for someone with a construction or electrical project coordination background who enjoys working alongside project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals.

You will gain hands-on exposure to every phase of commercial electrical construction, with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers with day-to-day planning, execution, and coordination.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and procurement documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm scope and flag design discrepancies.
• Coordinate with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams.
• Track material orders, delivery schedules, equipment availability, and long-lead items.
• Help monitor schedules, expenses, budgets, billing, and cost forecasts.
• Attend site visits and project meetings, document key decisions, and follow up on open items.
• Partner with estimating and BIM/VDC teams on constructability reviews, design coordination, and material planning.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and project handover.
• Identify and escalated potential delays, budget concerns, material shortages, and coordination issues.
• Help ensure work meets contractual requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures.

• 2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination.
• Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, and construction workflows.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable collaborating with field teams, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
• Experience on healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial projects is a plus.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Technical training and professional development.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers and field leaders.
• A clear career path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.
• Exposure to large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.