Project Engineer

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The Project Engineer provides technical and engineering support for electrical construction projects from project initiation through completion. This role is responsible for coordinating technical activities, supporting project planning and execution, maintaining quality standards, and promoting safe work practices to help ensure project accuracy, compliance, and successful outcomes.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Engineering Support

• Analyze and interpret construction drawings to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements.
• Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify key project requirements and areas requiring ongoing attention.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project checklists related to contractual obligations and deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams by providing input on cost estimates, project schedules, and overall planning activities.

Project Documentation & Execution

• Prepare statements of work, submittals, and change management documentation to support project execution and communication.
• Conduct inspections of equipment, materials, workmanship, and completed construction to verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project records to track progress, document changes, and support compliance requirements.
• Assist in monitoring project activities to ensure alignment with approved plans and specifications.

Safety Management & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety by supporting compliance with applicable safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities to verify adherence to established safety procedures.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and work methods comply with project and safety requirements.
• Support continuous awareness and accountability regarding safety performance across project activities.

Industry Representation & Relationship Building

• Serve as a company ambassador by representing organizational values and expertise within the electrical contracting industry.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry contacts.
• Support the company’s reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the electrical contracting sector.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to perform due diligence and conduct project risk assessments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to construction project sites.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, BlueBeam, and Accubid.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical construction documents.
• Understanding of electrical construction within large-scale commercial environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while remaining aware of industry and market trends.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safety standards within electrical construction.
• Ability to support project quality, documentation, and technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Education & Experience

• Working knowledge of supporting or managing industrial and/or commerical electrical construction projects.
• General construction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, skills, and training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work on construction job sites. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.  Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.  In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k. 

Salary Range:  $68,000 - $92,000

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.