Project Engineer, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the management, coordination, organization of data necessary for project readiness as well as various tasks in managing subcontractor purchase orders and payment for transmission, distribution and substation electrical projects.

Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.

We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.

• Purchase order entry and setup on behalf of project managers
• Own process from start through finish
• E1 expertise
• MYR compliance to process

• Review subcontractor addenda and contract documents
• Validate all documentation is current and compliant prior to project start
• Support schedule development and milestone tracking for pre-construction activities

• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for completeness and compliance
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients on subcontractor compliance
• Utilize client systems for document submission and tracking

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of all purchase orders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the subcontractor and purchase order processes

• Document retention
• Subcontractor support
• Other as assigned

• Experience in document control, or construction project support
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and file management systems
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents
• Collaborative team player with proactive communication

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in the electrical construction or general construction industry
• Knowledge of accounting software and construction processes preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Business Degree preferred
• Experience with management systems such as Procore, Quick Base, SharePoint desired

• Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple tasks
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Analytical ability with strong numerical and estimating capability
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and document management systems
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of Revu Bluebeam an intermediate or higher level

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
  - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with
  100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting
  , and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including…