Project Engineer - Industrial Electric, Inc.

Location: Lebanon, IN – full-time onsite. No remote or hybrid options.

About the role

An IEI Project Engineer assists the Project Manager, managing all aspects of a project—including safety, quality, organization, planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and day-to-day issues—to ensure completion on time, on budget, and with quality that meets or exceeds IEI and customer expectations. The role fosters a stable, safe, efficient, and pleasant work environment by adhering to safety procedures, budgets, schedules, and company policies while treating employees fairly and uniformly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital team member assisting the Project Team in all aspects of the build to complete projects on time, under budget, and with quality exceeding expectations.
• Project Start-Up
  • Plan and coordinate projects with Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Superintendents.
  • Provide project support through research, interpretation of codes, conflict resolution, interference management, and error correction.
  • Initiate and maintain project schedules and lifecycle plans.
• Project Build
  • Assist and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, and vendor materials.
  • Manage material expediting, delivery, and storage.
  • Coordinate and resolve engineering and construction problems; schedule and attend meetings; prepare and distribute minutes.
  • Implement cost controls and reconcile billings.
  • Maintain, prepare, and verify contract drawings, shop drawings, submittals, project databases, reports, quality control activities, and project estimates.
  • Serve as communication liaison between the office, field, and entire project team.
• Project Closeout
  • Assist in project close-out by developing and completing close-out documentation.
  • Maintain and complete As-Builts.
  • Manage the punch list process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field or 1–4 years of related work experience or a combination of both.
• Knowledgeable of construction processes.
• Proven computer platform experience (Procore is a plus).

Key Attributes

• Comfortable engaging with all levels of leadership.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Integrity and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance (paid for by IEI).
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• Generous PTO bank.