Electrical Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Looking for the next step in your electrical construction career? A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the greater Detroit metro area is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer to support commercial projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination. You will work closely with experienced project managers, field leaders, subcontractors, and design professionals to keep projects organized and on track.

You will gain hands-on exposure to every phase of commercial electrical construction, with a clear growth path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers with day-to-day planning, execution, and coordination.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, and procurement documentation.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm scope and flag design discrepancies.
• Coordinate with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams.
• Track material orders, delivery schedules, equipment availability, and long-lead items.
• Help monitor schedules, expenses, budgets, billing, and cost forecasts.
• Attend site visits and project meetings, document key decisions, and follow up on open items.
• Partner with estimating and BIM/VDC teams on constructability reviews, design coordination, and material planning.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, purchasing, commissioning, punch lists, and project handover.
• Identify and escalate potential delays, budget concerns, material shortages, and coordination issues.
• Help ensure work meets contractual requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and safety procedures.