Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Construction

AlphaHire

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$92,000
SKILLS
Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Environmental Health, Hospital, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Support Documentation
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
7 days ago

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects within a self-perform electrical contractor environment specializing in healthcare, hospital, university, and institutional work.

This is not a purely administrative role. You will work closely with Project Managers and field teams throughout the full project lifecycle — from preconstruction through closeout — supporting coordination, documentation, scheduling, and day-to-day project execution on active job sites.

For the right candidate, this position offers a strong long-term growth path into a Project Manager role within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers across all phases of commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
  • Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and project documentation
  • Coordinate with electricians, foremen, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain alignment between plans and field execution
  • Interface with general contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders on day-to-day project matters
  • Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
  • Assist estimating and preconstruction teams with takeoffs, scope reviews, and project setup activities
  • Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify and resolve design conflicts while supporting field-ready coordination
  • Track project schedules, procurement timelines, material deliveries, and field progress
  • Maintain accurate project records and reporting within construction management and ERP systems

Requirements

  • 2–5+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role
  • Background working for an electrical contractor is required
  • Experience supporting project coordination including RFIs, submittals, scheduling, procurement, and field communication
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction documents
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, Accubid, Procore, or similar construction management software preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
  • Genuine interest in growing into a Project Manager role over time
  • Hands-on involvement in day-to-day project execution required
  • Commercial electrical experience required — residential-only or GC-only backgrounds will not be considered

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health insurance and benefits package
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
  • Defined advancement path toward a Project Manager role
  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale healthcare and institutional construction projects

About the Company

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AlphaHire