Project Engineer

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Engineer to assist in managing project activities and supporting team performance on large-scale projects. This role will focus on building foundational expertise in safety, quality, cost control, personal development, workforce coordination, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project Documentation: Ensure all project documentation (RFIs, contract documents, progress reports, etc.) are accurate and up to date at all times.
• Be Responsible for Personal Development: Seek personal development through training and jobsite learning opportunities. Enhance the project team through relationship development and personal contributions.
• Support Project Procurement: Manage submittals and purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of project materials and equipment.
• Support change order preparation and tracking. Support the project manager by identifying cost impacts and assisting with take-off and material quote procurement for review and submission to the client.
• Promote PCE Safety Culture: Promote safety on the jobsite by following all PCE safety guidelines, participating in safety observations, reporting unsafe behaviors when onsite, and managing site-specific safety documentation.
• Support Project Commissioning: Support the punch list process and assemble turnover documents.
• Utilize the latest technological tools and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the project team and overall project outcomes.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Valuable work or internship experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Bluebeam Revu, and CAD/BIM software is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed to support local and national projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity.
• Additional compensation when travel is required.
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and matching 401k program.

Reports to a Project Manager. Location: Project Site.