SEI - Project Engineer - Electrical Systems

Clayco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k and retirement plans

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Clayco SEI is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical Systems to support its Electrical Self-Perform group on mission-critical industrial and manufacturing projects. Based on a construction site, you’ll assist the Engineer - Electrical Systems and Project Manager, track procurement, and document project activity while growing toward project engineering leadership.

You will coordinate electrical scopes, build partner relationships, help develop design schedules, and support forecasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 0–5 years of electrical construction or project engineering experience, ideally design-build.
• Working knowledge of NEC and applicable electrical codes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical scopes including Medium-Voltage and Low-Voltage distribution, equipment, and controls wiring.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and design partners.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to manage a design schedule and budgets.
• Assist in forecasting and reporting electrical scope costs and progress.
• Review PO's and negotiate terms for electrical equipment and material changes.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Field Experience

NEC Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About Clayco Systems and Equipment Innovations

As part of our integrated service offerings, Clayco’s Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI) offers a turnkey solution to execute complex building systems and process systems. Clayco SEI provides preconstruction, design, purchasing, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and process scopes of work.

The Role We Want You For

The Project Engineer - Electrical Systems supports SEI's Electrical Self-Perform group in executing electrical scopes on mission-critical, industrial, and advanced manufacturing projects. Based on a construction project site, this person provides technical support to the Engineer - Electrical Systems and Project Manager, tracks procurement and materials, and helps document and report project activity. You will have the opportunity to build large, complicated, iconic electrical scopes ranging from $5 million to over $100 million, with a clear growth path toward project engineering and management leadership within SEI.

The Specifics of the Role

• Support coordination of electrical scopes including Medium-Voltage and Low-Voltage distribution, electrical equipment, temporary power systems, low-voltage power and controls wiring, electrical skids, and E-Houses.
• Build relationships with electrical subcontractors, equipment vendors, and design partners.
• Team with electrical engineers and designers to help create and manage a design schedule.
• Assist in establishing project forecasts and budgets for electrical scopes.
• Assist in the reporting of electrical scope status and cost.
• Review purchase orders and support negotiation of terms for electrical equipment and material changes.
• Receive, examine, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes for electrical change requests.
• Set up and maintain equipment status tracking and material tracking for electrical equipment.
• Expedite deliveries of long-lead electrical equipment to meet schedule.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections for major electrical equipment.
• Support contract management for electrical installation subcontractors.
• Assist superintendents with punch list tracking, capturing safety observations, and taking progress photos while walking electrical scopes of the job.
• Assist with site logistics preparation and maintenance for electrical equipment and material laydown.
• Prepare, monitor, and distribute RFIs and submittals related to electrical systems.
• Document meeting minutes for electrical scope coordination meetings.
• Manage drawings, project closeouts, and turnovers for electrical scopes.
• Observe field activities to assist with schedule tracking on electrical work.
• Facilitate productivity reporting for self-performed electrical trades and owner billings.
• Mentor and develop interns and incoming electrical project engineering staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, preferred.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in electrical construction or project engineering, ideally design-build.
• Working knowledge of NEC and applicable electrical codes preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong field-to-office communication
• Structured, repeatable process discipline

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco and SEI does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.