# Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Construction

> AlphaHire · Detroit, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-23

**Salary:** USD 65,000–92,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are hiring a hands-on Project Engineer to support healthcare, hospital, university, and institutional electrical construction projects within a self-performing electrical contractor.

We are specifically looking for someone with direct commercial electrical construction experience who wants to grow into a Project Manager role. The right candidate will understand how project documentation, material procurement, field coordination, BIM/VDC, and construction schedules work together to support successful field installation.

This is not a desk-only administrative position. You will work directly with Project Managers, foremen, electricians, vendors, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle, from preconstruction and project setup through closeout.

**Responsibilities**

-   Support Project Managers with commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through final closeout
-   Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement items, project logs, and closeout documents
-   Coordinate with electricians, foremen, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project teams
-   Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents
-   Track project schedules, material deliveries, equipment orders, field progress, and open action items
-   Assist estimating and preconstruction teams with takeoffs, scope reviews, project setup, and turnover activities
-   Work with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination conflicts and provide field-ready project information
-   Participate in project meetings, jobsite visits, and day-to-day field coordination

## Requirements

-   2–5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar commercial electrical construction professional
-   Direct experience working for an electrical contractor required
-   Commercial electrical construction experience required
-   Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and project documentation
-   Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
-   Strong organization, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
-   Comfortable working with Project Managers, foremen, electricians, vendors, and field personnel
-   Genuine interest in developing into an electrical construction Project Manager

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary based on experience
-   Health insurance and benefits package
-   Retirement plan options
-   Paid time off
-   Defined advancement path toward a Project Manager role
-   Opportunity to support large-scale healthcare, university, and institutional electrical projects

This opportunity is ideal for an electrical construction professional who wants direct project responsibility, meaningful field exposure, and a long-term path into Project Management.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/94B5ECD256/apply)

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