Project Engineer - Entry Level

General Job Description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time
Project Engineer-Entry Level in Chester, Virginia.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of data center construction and infrastructure projects. Works under the guidance of senior project engineers and project managers and provides hands‑on exposure to data center systems, including electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructures.

• Assists project managers with day‑to‑day project coordination
• Supports tracking of schedules, budgets, and material deliveries
• Reviews drawings, submittals, and technical documentation
• Assists in coordination of contractors, vendors, and engineering teams
• Participates in site walks, inspections, and progress meetings
• Assists with quality control and safety compliance efforts
• Supports testing, commissioning, and system handover activities
• Maintains organized project files and reports
• Identifies issues and advises senior team members
• Ensures compliance with company and customer safety policies and procedures
• Performs work on and off Project Sites.

• Basic understanding of construction or engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with guidance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook and MS Office (EXCEL, WORD).
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Electrical Field experience a plus.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits
: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

EEO & Aff…

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to…