At Helix Electric, we empower people and power projects by combining exceptional teamwork with a commitment to excellence. Founded in 1985, our company has grown into one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies.
The Project Engineer plays a critical role in assisting the Project Manager on various projects and serves as a liaison between the field and office teams. Key responsibilities include planning, executing, and finalizing projects within set schedules while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Internship Program
We offer a unique internship program that provides meaningful responsibilities and hands-on learning experiences. Our top-notch mentor program ensures interns develop skills that extend beyond their academic tenure. The University Relations Team is dedicated to providing an enriching experience that fosters growth, learning, and value contribution.
To ensure a well-rounded experience, interns are exposed to diverse project types, construction phases, and project teams.
Duties and Scope
• Develop relationships with project managers, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to foster a team-oriented approach and lay the foundation for a career in the construction industry.
• Collaborate with superintendents to track materials and maintain positive relationships with vendors for coordination and close-out purposes.
• Serve as a champion of the Helix safety culture, monitoring and encouraging jobsite safety and accident prevention.
• Engage in the Change Order process and familiarize yourself with Accubid to assist with estimating.
• Partner with project teams to analyze subcontract agreements, better understanding scope of work and project pricing.
• Involved with material and equipment procurement.
• Closely collaborate with the BIM department and participate in the coordination and planning process.
• Produce and maintain detailed job logs (transmittals, submittals, RFIs).
• Exposure to quality control and monitoring.
• Manage labor schedules by working closely with superintendents and project managers.
• Create and order prefabricated assemblies to enhance planning and timely delivery.
• Walk jobs, gain knowledge of the trade, and apply it to improve overall company performance.
Qualifications
• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous construction or internship experience is preferred.
• Highly motivated with a tendency to take initiative.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset for continuous improvement of department processes.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Relocation assistance
• Housing stipend or corporate apartment