About this Role
Project Engineer – Mission Critical
For 80 years, Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) has been a trusted partner on the front lines of some of the most essential electrical projects, delivering 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.
This position will be based in Colorado Springs, CO as we continue to expand the markets we support. Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
The Project Engineer plays a vital role in delivering mission‑critical electrical projects, including data center construction, with precision and purpose. This position supports all engineering and technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle—from concept through completion.
With a strong commitment to craftsmanship and accuracy, the Project Engineer plans, schedules, forecasts, resources, and manages technical activities to ensure every detail meets the highest quality standards. Through ingenuity and collaboration, they contribute to innovative problem‑solving and continuous improvement on complex electrical projects.
Project Planning & Ingenuity
- Demonstrate craftsmanship and attention to detail by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting construction drawings to ensure a complete understanding of project requirements.
- Assist in reviewing plans and specifications, developing detailed checklists that highlight contractual and technical items requiring ongoing attention—supporting integrity and accountability from the outset.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams to contribute to cost estimates and schedules, applying ingenuity and analytical thinking to drive well‑informed project planning decisions.
Project Progress & Craftsmanship
- Prepare clear, accurate statements of work, submittals, and change management documentation, promoting transparent communication and trust across project stakeholders.
- Inspect equipment, materials, workmanship, and completed construction with a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and quality, ensuring full compliance with project specifications.
- Maintain precise and organized project records to track progress, changes, and compliance—reinforcing integrity, accuracy, and reliability in reporting.
Safety Leadership
- Champion a safety‑first culture, modeling behaviors that protect people, projects, and communities.
- Actively promote and ensure compliance with all safety regulations, standards, and best practices, reflecting our unwavering commitment to safety and care for others.
- Monitor ongoing work to verify that materials, methods, and installations align with safety requirements and approved specifications.
Industry Engagement & Relationships
- Serve as a brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism, integrity, and ethical leadership in all interactions.
- Build and strengthen relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners, fostering long‑term collaboration and trust.
- Cultivate industry connections and stay engaged with market trends, helping position the company as a respected and reliable leader in electrical contracting.
- Bring spark and enthusiasm to teamwork, collaboration, and external engagement—contributing energy, curiosity, and pride in our work.
Additional duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong capability in due diligence and risk assessment, supporting sound decision‑making and project integrity.
- Impeccable ethics and professionalism with internal teams and external partners.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills that support effective relationships and collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Willingness to travel frequently to construction sites to stay engaged, visible, and connected to project teams.
Demonstrated Accomplishments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and Accubid.
- Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
- Solid understanding of electrical construction in large‑scale commercial or mission‑critical environments, including data centers.
- Experience building productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to stay informed of industry and market trends.
- Thorough knowledge of safety standards and best practices in electrical construction.
Education & Experience
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience supporting construction projects, with exposure to electrical systems in commercial or mission‑critical environments such as data centers strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied project experience will be considered.
What You'll Get
Working Conditions:
The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. 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:
*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.
