Project Engineer (Service & Special Projects)

Encore Electric, Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Encore University training program

Cell phone allowance

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Managers on the Service & Special Projects team within the Northern Business Unit.

This full-time position emphasizes cost-to-complete analysis, coordination with internal and external teams, and maintaining project documentation. Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and either a Construction Management degree or four years of progressive electrical trade experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; degree in Construction Management or 4 years electrical trade experience also required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with cost to complete on a monthly basis.
• Maintain open communications with the project team and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper maintenance of construction documents.
• Coordinate and procure materials and manage submittals.
• Close out the project with vendors and manage change orders.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Constructability understanding

Algebra and geometry

Statistics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction Management degree or related field or 4 years electrical trade experience

Job description

Job Category: Project Engineering

Requisition Number: PROJE002272

• Posted : July 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

FT Collins, 225 North Lemay, Unit 5, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

Project Engineer supports the Project Managers on our Service & Special Projects team in the Northern Business Unit.

Compensation Range for this Role: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience

General Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager as necessary in performing cost to complete on a monthly basis
• Strong communications with the entire project team (Internal and External)
• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust
• Uphold the core values of the organization
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and the job
• Work with the project team to set up the job
• Work with the project team to build an information sheet and map to the job site

Specific Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Constantly train the field engineers in the project engineer’s role

Process Improvement

• Engage and help to develop new Encore standards and processes and hold others accountable to them
• Assist Project Manager with change estimates
• Assist project team with labor cost codes for the project
• Work with Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager to write the commodity purchase order from the installation estimate
• Ensure all parties to the job (at all levels of the job) apply their time into the proper phase code for timekeeping

Customer Service

• Take responsibility for submittals
• Assist with submittal creation and procurement of material
• Make certain purchase orders and Subcontracts are written and that the project is current on change orders to the purchase orders
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders
• Ensure proper maintenance of construction documents
• Actively engage in any required meetings
• Ensure the proper permit is obtained in the jurisdiction for the job location. Understand the permitting process and what the wiring methods are in a different jurisdiction
• Responsible for project closeout documentation
• Prior to completion, involves the service department so they know the job and are introduced to the owner to maintain the relationship
• Assist in closing out the job with vendors
• Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials, and equipment required for installation
• Constructability and the construction process
• Algebra and geometry
• Statistics

Physical Requirements:

• Driving
• Climbing
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Standing
• Stooping
• Vision acuity (near and far)
• Walking

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (or a related field) OR a 4 years of progressive experience in the electrical trade is required.
• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
• This position is eligible for cell phone allowances, job site incentives, and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on September 1, 2026 or when role is filled.

For information regarding this position, please contact [e-mail]

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.