Job Details

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team‑oriented and employee‑empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager on projects and serves as the liaison between the field and the office. In this role, the PE is responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.

Duties & Scope

• Provide close support to the senior project management team.
• Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing scope, and delivering on time and within budget.
• Support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
• Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met; readjust priorities and milestones based on changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
• Provide close support and oversight for third‑party construction firms and subcontractors.
• Manage the project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Ensure high‑quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
• Oversee the monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Support the Quality Control process and ensure all downstream team members meet deadlines on assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
• Understanding of engineering in electric power.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take‑offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
• Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable portfolio.
• Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting base pay for this role is between USD $85,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year. The actual base is dependent on many factors such as location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA, and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Construction

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