Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Electrical Project Engineer jobs in Georgia concentrate in the utility, industrial manufacturing, and data center sectors, with strong demand across Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta. Georgia Power, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Siemens Energy maintain lasting engineering workforces in the state, hiring across a range of seniority levels from early-career engineers through senior project leads. Power systems design, industrial automation, and large-scale commercial construction are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking Electrical Construction Project Manager-Data Center, Lithia Springs, Georgia.
Job Summary
- Works with the Sr. Project Manager to provide overall management in all phases of construction for one or more commercial electrical projects and develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, group of Clients or geographical area.
- Manages projects in a manner that exceeds our customers' expectations and ensures that our work adheres to NEC, company safety policies and OSHA mandated requirements.
- Works with the Sr. Project Manager to establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
- Represents company in project meetings and assists in labor negotiations, strategy meetings.
- Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with clients.
- Ability to perform takeoffs and pricing for change orders and project related work.
- Work is performed from the Project Site.
- 5 or more years’ electrical construction project management experience in all phases of electrical projects $10M+ including mission critical, ground-up construction, and remodeling.
- Bachelor's Degree engineering or construction management preferred.
- Valid Electrical License on Journeyman or Master level strongly preferred.
- Proficient computer, communications (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Accubid, Blue Beam, Procore, CX Alloy, BIM360, MS Project, P6 and other industry standards.
- Business knowledge of vendors in respective electrical construction industry.
- Ability to travel.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check.
Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
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IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking Electrical Construction Project Manager-Data Center, Lithia Springs, Georgia.
Job Summary
- Works with the Sr. Project Manager to provide overall management in all phases of construction for one or more commercial electrical projects and develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, group of Clients or geographical area.
- Manages projects in a manner that exceeds our customers' expectations and ensures that our work adheres to NEC, company safety policies and OSHA mandated requirements.
- Works with the Sr. Project Manager to establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
- Represents company in project meetings and assists in labor negotiations, strategy meetings.
- Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with clients.
- Ability to perform takeoffs and pricing for change orders and project related work.
- Work is performed from the Project Site.
- 5 or more years’ electrical construction project management experience in all phases of electrical projects $10M+ including mission critical, ground-up construction, and remodeling.
- Bachelor's Degree engineering or construction management preferred.
- Valid Electrical License on Journeyman or Master level strongly preferred.
- Proficient computer, communications (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Accubid, Blue Beam, Procore, CX Alloy, BIM360, MS Project, P6 and other industry standards.
- Business knowledge of vendors in respective electrical construction industry.
- Ability to travel.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check.
Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify
E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify
Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo
English/Español
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project engineer jobs across Georgia.
- EIT registration or Professional Engineer license recognized by the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field from an accredited program
- Experience managing electrical design deliverables including single-line diagrams and load calculations
- Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable Georgia electrical codes and utility interconnection standards
- Strong coordination skills for working with contractors, inspectors, and cross-functional project teams
Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical project engineer in Georgia?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training registration through the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After accumulating qualifying work experience, candidates sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn a Professional Engineer license, which strengthens candidacy for senior project roles and is required for work involving public safety sign-off.
Which companies hire electrical project engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring electrical project engineers in Georgia right now include EMCOR, Ace Electric, and Align, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's mix of investor-owned utilities, aerospace manufacturers, and expanding data center campuses creates consistent openings across multiple engineering disciplines.
Which Georgia cities have the most electrical project engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Covington, and Macon account for the most electrical project engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads because of its dense concentration of engineering firms, utility headquarters, and large commercial construction activity, while Savannah's industrial port expansion and Augusta's defense and energy installations drive demand in those markets.
Are there remote electrical project engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 11% of electrical project engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on site coordination and field inspection work central to most project roles. The tasks most likely to support remote or hybrid arrangements are design review, specification writing, and project documentation rather than construction administration or commissioning.
How can I get hired as a electrical project engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an engineering internship or co-op during your undergraduate program, which many Georgia-based employers such as Georgia Power, large Atlanta-area MEP firms, and industrial contractors use as a direct pipeline for new-grad hires. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like electrical designer, field technician, or estimator can lateral into project engineer positions by demonstrating design software proficiency and site coordination experience. Earning your EIT registration through the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors early signals commitment and gives you a concrete credential advantage over candidates without it.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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