Electrical Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

Responsibilities

• Support commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents for accuracy and coordination
• Cook up and coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors
• Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and project milestones
• Aid with project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, billing support, and budget management
• Attend project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination sessions
• Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify design conflicts and support constructible installation solutions
• Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, reports, and document control systems
• Help resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination questions to keep projects moving forward

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction
• Experience working for an electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred
• Understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement processes, scheduling, and project documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working closely with project management teams and field personnel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several active projects
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Detroit area
• Experience with healthcare, hospital, university, industrial, or other technically complex commercial projects is a plus