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Electrical Project Engineer

Selectek, Inc.

Smyrna, GA

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Facebook, Installation Guide, Leadership, Microsoft Product Family, Network Operations Center, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity Management, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Technical Writing, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Well Installation
LOCATION
Smyrna, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Project Engineer – Electrical Construction

Location: Smyrna, GA 30082
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Core hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; flexible start between 7:00 – 9:00 AM)
Compensation: $38.00 – $41.00/hr (TTD) | $80,000 – $85,000+ Direct Hire (DOE)
Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Direct (Preferred)
Overview
An established electrical contractor with over 80 years of industry leadership is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. With project values ranging from $100M to $200M and experience supporting major clients such as Coca-Cola, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, this organization is deeply embedded in high-profile, complex builds including data centers and mission-critical facilities.

This role is ideal for a technically strong electrical professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is passionate about maximizing field productivity, preventing rework, and delivering clear, actionable documentation to installation teams.
Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively review project plans and specifications to identify missing, unclear, or conflicting information and coordinate timely resolution

  • Produce detailed shop drawings, installation details, and marked-up plans to support efficient field execution

  • Review and coordinate submittals and RFIs across trades, identifying impacts to electrical scope

  • Ensure foremen and field supervisors receive accurate, up-to-date drawings and coordination documents well ahead of installation

  • Monitor updates from mechanical, structural, and architectural trades to protect electrical sequencing and scope

  • Support project managers and field leadership with forward-looking planning to reduce risk and eliminate rework

  • Maintain strong communication between field operations and project management teams

  • Promote continuous improvement in installation quality, safety, and productivity
Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

  • 5+ years of electrical construction or project engineering experience within a contracting environment

    • Candidates with 2+ years of highly relevant, hands-on experience may be considered as junior options

  • Strong understanding of commercial and industrial electrical systems

  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents at a high level

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, and similar document management platforms

  • Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
Preferred Skills

  • Strong electrical engineering foundation combined with hands-on field exposure

  • Experience supporting large-scale commercial or data center projects

  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate installation challenges before they impact operations

  • Experience working on projects exceeding $50M+ in value

  • Interest in long-term growth within electrical construction leadership

About the Company

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Selectek, Inc.