Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Join our award-winning construction team in Arizona! As Arizona's single-source solution for electrical construction, we prioritize your well-being by offering full benefits, career growth, and fun perks like team-building activities. We support your skill development and career goals. Choose Canyon State Electric, voted the Best Place to Work in Phoenix since 2018.

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Project Engineer to support the successful execution of electrical construction projects. This position bridges the gap between the Project Management and Field Operations teams, ensuring information flows accurately and efficiently from design through completion. The Project Engineer is responsible for maintaining project documentation, coordinating RFIs and submittals, tracking BIM implementation, and supporting daily site operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and collaborative, with a strong understanding of electrical construction processes and an eagerness to grow into greater project leadership responsibilities.

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in executing projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Maintain organized records and reporting, including RFI logs, submittals, panel schedules, inspection documents, and commissioning reports.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor progress, identify issues, and communicate next steps to project leadership.
• Collaborate closely with foremen, field staff, and subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination and issue resolution.
• Track and coordinate BIM implementation, verifying accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Support change management by maintaining accurate documentation of design revisions and field adjustments.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and manpower plans.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to monitor submittal progress and material delivery schedules.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare status updates, and distribute progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company quality control standards, documentation protocols, and safety policies.

• 1-3 years of experience in electrical construction, engineering, or related project coordination role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, construction drawings, and project documentation processes.
• Proficiency in project management and construction tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, BIM software, and Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Passion for learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Industry-leading pay and discretionary incentive plan
• Generous benefits - including one health insurance plan at $0 cost to the employee only
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with 6% company match, 100% vested at 6 months
• Vacation / PTO starting at 3 weeks per year
• Paid holidays - beginning immediately
• Fun, employee-oriented culture
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Stable, long-term career - not just another job
• Tools you need to succeed - technology, training, support
• Yearly boot voucher

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Earn up to $1,500 bonus for every person you bring to work for CSE. There is no limit to the amount you can earn!

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All employment at our company is contingent upon successfully completing the required pre‑employment screening process. All roles require a drug screening, and depending on the position, additional checks may be necessary. These can include a background check, credit check, and/or a physical examination, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Canyon State Electric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.