Project Engineer, Estimator

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Engineer works as a team member for a leading electrical contractor. This role oversees and is responsible to ensure the management, coordination, organization of data necessary for project readiness as well asvarious tasks in developing cost estimates for program work.

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.

• Ensure all required pre-construction documents are received, complete, and accurate (permits, drawings, sketches, specifications, and client requirements)
• Track and manage project files, submittals, and deadlines for readiness

• Review project specifications, addenda, and contract documents to confirm scope compliance.
• Validate permits and documentation are current and compliant prior to project start
• Support schedule development and milestone tracking for pre-construction activities

• Interpret drawings and specifications to develop accurate and up-to-date unit-based cost estimates
• Assist in estimate reviews and ensure adherence to company estimating processes

• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for completeness and competitiveness
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients on estimates, schedules, and submittals
• Utilize client systems for document submission and tracking

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of project documentation and estimates
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating and document control processes

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

• Knowledge of estimating software and construction processes preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Microsoft Project or P6 software experience
• Business Degree a plus
• Experience with management systems such as Pro Core, Quick Base, SharePoint desired

• Salary $55,000 - $65,000 / year
  • 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,…