Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the management, coordination, organization of data necessary for project readiness as well as various tasks in managing subcontractor purchase orders and payment for transmission, distribution and substation electrical projects.

Company Overview

Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.

We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.

Essential Functions

Subcontractor Process

Purchase order entry and setup on behalf of project managers

Own process from start through finish

E1 expertise

MYR compliance to process

Compliance & Readiness Verification

Review subcontractor addenda and contract documents

Validate all documentation is current and compliant prior to project start

Support schedule development and milestone tracking for pre-construction activities

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for completeness and compliance

Coordinate with internal teams and clients on subcontractor compliance

Utilize client systems for document submission and tracking

Quality & Process Support

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of all purchase orders

Contribute to continuous improvement of the subcontractor and purchase order processes

Project Administration and Support

Document retention

Subcontractor support

Other as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Experience in document control, or construction project support

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and file management systems

Ability to read and interpret contract documents

Collaborative team player with proactive communication

Other:

Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in the electrical construction or general construction industry

Knowledge of accounting software and construction processes preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

Desired:

Business Degree preferred

Experience with management systems such as Procore, QuickBase, SharePoint desired

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple tasks
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Analytical ability with strong numerical and estimating capability
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and document management systems
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of Revu Bluebeam an intermediate or higher level

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!). ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team