Project Engineer - Mission Critical

Project Engineer – Mission Critical

For 80 years, Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) has been a trusted partner on the front lines of some of the most essential electrical projects, delivering safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The Project Engineer plays a vital role in delivering mission-critical electrical projects, including data center construction, with precision and purpose. This position supports all engineering and technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle—from concept through completion.

With a strong commitment to craftsmanship and accuracy, the Project Engineer plans, schedules, forecasts, resources, and manages technical activities to ensure every detail meets the highest quality standards. Through ingenuity and collaboration, they contribute to innovative problem-solving and continuous improvement on complex electrical projects.

Project Planning & Ingenuity

• Demonstrate craftsmanship and attention to detail by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting construction drawings to ensure a complete understanding of project requirements.
• Assist in reviewing plans and specifications, developing detailed checklists that highlight contractual and technical items requiring ongoing attention—supporting integrity and accountability from the outset.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to contribute to cost estimates and schedules, applying ingenuity and analytical thinking to drive well-informed project planning decisions.

Project Progress & Craftsmanship

• Prepare clear, accurate statements of work, submittals, and change management documentation, promoting transparent communication and trust across project stakeholders.
• Inspect equipment, materials, workmanship, and completed construction with a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and quality, ensuring full compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain precise and organized project records to track progress, changes, and compliance—reinforcing integrity, accuracy, and reliability in reporting.

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture, modeling behaviors that protect people, projects, and communities.
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with all safety regulations, standards, and best practices, reflecting our unwavering commitment to safety and care for others.
• Monitor ongoing work to verify that materials, methods, and installations align with safety requirements and approved specifications.

Industry Engagement & Relationships

• Serve as a brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership in all interactions.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners, fostering long-term collaboration and trust.
• Cultivate industry connections and stay engaged with market trends, helping position the company as a respected and reliable leader in electrical contracting.
• Bring spark and enthusiasm to teamwork, collaboration, and external engagement—contributing energy, curiosity, and pride in our work.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong capability in due diligence and risk assessment, supporting sound decision-making and project integrity.
• Impeccable ethics and professionalism with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills that support effective relationships and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel frequently to construction sites to stay engaged, visible, and connected to project teams.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam,…