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Superior Essex · 2 hours ago

Electrical Project Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Superior Essex is a company focused on electrical construction services, and they are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support and coordinate all aspects of electrical construction within various facilities. The role involves overseeing field activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Represent the electrical scope on-site as the primary engineering interface to clients and general contractors

Oversee day-to-day field activities, resolve installation issues, and ensure work methods follow approved drawings and project specifications

Review IFC drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and BIM models to support constructability and clash resolution

Perform site inspections, verify as-built conditions, and update red-line drawings

Identify technical discrepancies and issue RFIs for resolution

Support system testing, energization, and commissioning activities

Conduct field inspections, ensure quality control of electrical installation, and verify compliance with project standards and codes

Coordinate and manage subcontractor activities including daily work assignments, performance evaluation, and schedule alignment

Hold subcontractors accountable for safety compliance, workmanship, and productivity goals

Track manpower loading and resource utilization to ensure alignment with schedule milestones

Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and track actual material quantities installed

Prepare progress billing documentation and manage monthly pay applications

Issue purchase orders, track material procurement, expedite delivery schedules, and verify compliance with project specifications

Monitor cost exposures, change order requests, and maintain cost-control logs

Conduct Daily Toolbox Meetings with all electrical field teams

Maintain and submit daily safety records, incident logs, JHAs, and OSHA-related documents

Ensure full compliance with OSHA guidelines and company safety programs

Identify safety hazards and implement corrective/preventive measures

Prepare and distribute Daily, Weekly, and Monthly progress reports including manpower, schedule performance, material status, and site photos

Maintain a complete document control system including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, change orders, permits, and approval records

Support the preparation of project turnover packages including test records, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings

Assist in reviewing baseline schedule, look-ahead planning, and recovery actions when delays occur

Coordinate long-lead item delivery sequencing to avoid schedule impacts

Participate in coordination meetings with GC, client, subcontractors, and AHJ

Schedule, coordinate, and actively participate in inspections conducted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Maintain close communication with inspectors and promptly address comments, corrective actions, or non‐compliance issues

Support permitting and inspection scheduling with municipal officials

Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA codes, industry standards, and project contract requirements

Support punch-list identification and timely resolution

Assist with testing, energization approvals, and final project turnover documentation

Assist estimating team with future bids by performing quantity takeoffs, work scope breakdown, and vendor quotations

Participate in lessons learned review and share improvements for continuous company growth

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringConstruction ManagementProject SchedulingBIM CoordinationCost ControlSafety ComplianceCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Proactive communication skills with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, AHJ, and internal project team members

Experience in overseeing day-to-day field activities and resolving installation issues

Ability to review IFC drawings, submittals, shop drawings, and BIM models

Experience in performing site inspections and verifying as-built conditions

Ability to identify technical discrepancies and issue RFIs for resolution

Experience in supporting system testing, energization, and commissioning activities

Ability to conduct field inspections and ensure quality control of electrical installation

Experience in coordinating and managing subcontractor activities

Ability to track manpower loading and resource utilization

Experience in performing detailed quantity takeoffs and tracking material quantities

Ability to prepare progress billing documentation and manage monthly pay applications

Experience in issuing purchase orders and tracking material procurement

Ability to monitor cost exposures and maintain cost-control logs

Experience in conducting Daily Toolbox Meetings and maintaining safety records

Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and company safety programs

Ability to prepare and distribute Daily, Weekly, and Monthly progress reports

Experience in maintaining a complete document control system

Ability to assist in reviewing baseline schedule and coordinating long-lead item delivery

Experience in participating in coordination meetings and inspections

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA codes, and industry standards

Experience in supporting punch-list identification and resolution

Ability to assist with testing and final project turnover documentation

Experience in assisting estimating team with future bids

Company

Superior Essex

Superior Essex is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wire and cable products.

Founded in 1998

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.superioressex.com

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