Project Engineer (Service & Special Projects)

**Overview:** The Project Engineer supports the Project Managers on our Service & Special Projects team in the Northern Business Unit. **Compensation Range for this Role**: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience **General Responsibilities:** - Assist Project Manager as necessary in performing cost to complete on a monthly basis - Strong communications with the entire project team (Internal and External) - Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships - Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed - Earn and maintain customer’s trust - Uphold the core values of the organization - Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and the job - Work with the project team to set up the job - Work with the project team to build an information sheet and map to the job site **Specific Responsibilities:** Leadership - Constantly train the field engineers in the project engineer’s role Process Improvement - Engage and help to develop new Encore standards and processes and hold others accountable to them - Participate in Project Engineer meetings Risk Management - Assist Project Manager with change estimates - Assist project team with labor cost codes for the project - Work with Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager to write the commodity purchase order from the installation estimate - Ensure all parties to the job (at all levels of the job) apply their time into the proper phase code for timekeeping Customer Service - Take responsibility for submittals - Assist with submittal creation and procurement of material - Make certain purchase orders and Subcontracts are written and that the project is current on change orders to the purchase orders - Coordinate and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders - Ensure proper maintenance of construction documents - Actively engage in any required meetings - Ensure the proper permit is obtained in the jurisdiction for the job location. Understand the permitting process and what the wiring methods are in a different jurisdiction - Responsible for project closeout documentation - Prior to completion, involves the service department so they know the job and are introduced to the owner to maintain the relationship - Assist in closing out the job with vendors - Other duties as may be assigned **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** Knowledge of: - The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials, and equipment required for installation - Constructability and the construction process - Algebra and geometry - Statistics - Financial math **Physical Requirements:** - Driving - Sitting - Climbing - Lifting (up to 50 lbs.) - Standing - Stooping - Vision acuity (near and far) - Walking **Requirements:** - High School Diploma or equivalent is required. - An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (or a related field) OR a 4 years of progressive experience in the electrical trade is required. **Benefits:** - Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: **medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.** - Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program. - **This position is eligible for cell phone allowances, job site incentives, and the short-term incentive program.** **Applications will close for this position on September 1, 2026 or when role is filled.** *For information regarding this position, please contact recruiting@encoreelectric.com* *To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact* [*HR@EncoreElectric.com*](mailto:HR@EncoreElectric.com)*.* **Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.**