Project Engineer

Position Summary The Project Engineer is the technical and contractual backbone of the project team. Working under the Project Manager, the PE manages RFIs, submittals, change management, cost tracking, and coordination with the GC, engineers of record, and vendors on large electrical scopes. That includes hyperscale data center, MV/LV distribution, temporary power, and industrial work. The PE is the link between the drawings, the contract, and the field. Benefits: Health and Welfare with no premiums Paid time off Paid holidays Cell phone allowance NGI profit sharing bonus program About Newtron Newtron is a leading electrical contractor specializing in large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction, including hyperscale data centers and complex large projects. We execute some of the most schedule-driven, technically demanding projects in the United States for the world's most sophisticated clients. Newtron Reno supports a $400M+ annual operation with complex procurement demands and rigorous financial controls. Reporting Relationship Reports directly to the Project Manager / Senior Project Manager. Works closely with Superintendents, Foremen, the Scheduling and Delivery Timing teams, Logistics, Procurement, QA/QC & Commissioning, and Estimating. Core Responsibilities Technical & Engineering Coordination Review contract drawings, specifications, and bulletins; find conflicts and scope gaps earlyWrite, submit, and track RFIs; get answers out to field leadershipPrepare and manage submittals for switchgear, UPS, generators, busway, cable tray, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systemsTake part in BIM/MEP coordination and prefab/work-package planningSupport QA/QC, inspections, and commissioning (L1–L5) documentation Change Management & Cost Control Price and prepare change orders, EWOs, and T&M tickets with full backupTrack bulletin and change-order logs and reconcile them with the clientHelp with cost-to-complete forecasts, labor productivity tracking, and monthly billingReview vendor quotes and subcontractor proposals; support buyout and subcontract scope Schedule, Procurement & Logistics Build and maintain the equipment and material procurement log, including long-lead items and release datesCoordinate delivery timing with Logistics, the Warehouse, and the GC to support look-ahead schedulesTrack vendor fabrication, shop drawings, and ship dates against the critical path Field & Client Support Walk the site regularly to check progress, installation quality, and as-built conditionsAttend and help lead OAC, coordination, and subcontractor meetingsMaintain red-lines and as-builts and turn over closeout documents (O&Ms, warranties, test reports)Mentor Project Coordinators and support the development of junior staff Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent field experience2–5 years as a Project Engineer or Assistant PM with an electrical or MEP contractorSolid grasp of electrical distribution systems, construction documents, and the NECExperience managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders on commercial or industrial projectsStrong Excel skills; working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft 365 Preferred Hyperscale data center or mission-critical experience (MV switchgear, UPS, gensets, busway, temp power)Familiarity with ACC/Procore, Viewpoint/Vista, and P6 or MS ProjectExperience in union (IBEW) labor environmentsExposure to prefab, VDC/BIM, and commissioning processesOSHA 30, NFPA 70E Key Attributes for Success Schedule-driven: knows how a late submittal or unanswered RFI hits the critical pathCommercially minded: protects the contract and documents changes thoroughlyProactive problem solver: finds conflicts on paper before they reach the fieldCollaborative: earns trust with field leadership, GCs, and vendorsCalm under pressure: does well in fast-paced, high-visibility work Why This Role Matters On large-scale Newtron projects, the Project Engineer has a direct effect on schedule certainty, cost recovery, and client confidence. Strong PEs keep technical questions moving, changes addressed, and materials on site when crews need them. This role is also the main pipeline for future Newtron Project Managers.