Project EngineerWe are hiring a hands-on Project Engineer to support large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit area. The project portfolio includes healthcare facilities, hospitals, universities, institutional buildings, and other technically complex commercial environments.This position is part of a self-performing electrical contractor and provides direct exposure to both office and field operations. You will work alongside Project Managers, foremen, superintendents, BIM/VDC teams, vendors, and clients to help keep projects organized, coordinated, and moving forward.This is not a document-processing-only position. The Project Engineer will participate in active project execution, track critical deliverables, support cost and schedule management, and help resolve coordination issues between the field and office.
The role offers a clear path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesSupport commercial electrical projects from preconstruction turnover through final closeoutAssist Project Managers with project setup, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, and status reportingPrepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and closeout documentationReview electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents for scope and coordination requirementsCoordinate with electricians, foremen, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal departmentsTrack equipment and material procurement, delivery dates, long-lead items, and field installation needsMonitor project milestones, field progress, manpower updates, and open action itemsParticipate in project meetings, jobsite walks, and coordination discussionsMaintain accurate project logs, document controls, meeting notes, and reporting within internal systemsAssist with billing documentation, forecasting updates, committed costs, and change order trackingWork with BIM/VDC and field leadership to identify drawing conflicts and support constructible solutionsHelp resolve schedule conflicts, missing information, procurement issues, and field coordination challengesSupport multiple active projects while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through