# Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Construction

> AlphaX · Detroit, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects through technical documentation, procurement, scheduling, and field coordination. This role is a great fit for someone with a construction or electrical project coordination background who enjoys working alongside project managers, field teams, 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.

## Requirements

-   2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or electrical project coordination.
-   Experience with a commercial electrical contractor or electrical subcontractor preferred.
-   Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, and construction workflows.
-   Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and scheduling.
-   Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and schedules.
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
-   Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.
-   Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-   Comfortable collaborating with field teams, trade partners, vendors, and clients.
-   Willingness to travel to jobsites throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
-   Experience on healthcare, higher education, institutional, manufacturing, or industrial projects is a plus.

## Benefits

-   Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
-   Performance-based bonus opportunities.
-   Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
-   401(k) with company match.
-   Paid time off and company holidays.
-   Vehicle allowance, where applicable.
-   Technical training and professional development.
-   Mentorship from experienced project managers and field leaders.
-   A clear career path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.
-   Exposure to large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.

## Apply

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