Project Engineer
MYR Group
Harrisburg, PA · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
ABOUT THE ROLE
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
ABOUT YOU
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
WHAT WE OFFER
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
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