# Project Engineer - Commercial Electrical Projects

> AlphaHire · Detroit, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-03

**Salary:** USD 65,000–92,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking a motivated **Project Engineer** to support the planning and execution of large-scale commercial electrical construction projects throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This opportunity is ideal for someone with commercial construction or electrical contracting experience who wants to develop into a **Project Manager**.

Working closely with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership, you will support projects from preconstruction through final closeout while gaining hands-on experience with procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, project documentation, BIM/VDC coordination, and field operations.

Projects include **hospitals, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and other technically complex commercial developments**. This position provides exposure to every phase of electrical construction and offers a clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles.

### Responsibilities

-   Support commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction and project kickoff through final completion and closeout.
-   Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, transmittals, procurement logs, and closeout documentation.
-   Review electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and other project documents.
-   Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, electricians, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and general contractors.
-   Track material procurement, equipment deliveries, long-lead items, and critical project milestones.
-   Assist with project schedules, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, budget management, and financial reporting.
-   Attend project meetings, jobsite visits, and field coordination sessions.
-   Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify coordination issues and support practical, constructible installation solutions.
-   Maintain accurate meeting minutes, project reports, logs, correspondence, and document control systems.
-   Assist with material takeoffs, procurement requirements, and project planning as needed.
-   Help identify and resolve field issues, procurement challenges, scheduling conflicts, and coordination questions.
-   Support Project Managers with change order documentation, cost tracking, and project forecasting.
-   Coordinate with field leadership to ensure crews have the drawings, materials, information, and resources needed to maintain production.
-   Assist with punch lists, commissioning documentation, project turnover, and final closeout activities.

## Requirements

-   **2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, or electrical construction.**
-   Experience working for an **electrical contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial subcontractor is strongly preferred**.
-   Familiarity with commercial electrical construction methods, systems, and field operations is preferred.
-   Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and construction project documentation.
-   Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and construction schedules.
-   Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
-   Effective written and verbal communication skills.
-   Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn all aspects of electrical project management.
-   Comfortable working closely with both office-based project teams and field personnel.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across active projects.
-   Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the **Detroit metropolitan area**.
-   Experience with **healthcare, hospitals, universities, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, or other complex commercial projects** is a plus.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary based on experience.
-   Performance-based bonus opportunities.
-   Comprehensive health benefits.
-   Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
-   Paid time off and company holidays.
-   Vehicle allowance where applicable.
-   Ongoing professional development and technical training.
-   **Clear advancement path into Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager positions.**
-   Direct mentorship from experienced electrical construction professionals.
-   Exposure to estimating, BIM/VDC, field operations, and project management.
-   Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging commercial electrical projects.
-   Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing electrical contractor.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/FA88B8D020/apply)

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