Project Engineer at Barden Electric Inc – Torrance, California

Launch Your Project Management Career in Electrical Construction Join Barden Electric as a Project Engineer!

Position Title: Project Engineer
Company Name: Barden Electric Inc
Pay Range: $70,000$95,000 per year + Year-End Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA regions
Industry: Electrical / Controls (Commercial, Industrial)

Barden Electric Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our growing Project Management team. This position is ideal for a field-experienced electrical professional looking to transition into the office and grow into a Project Manager role. As a Project Engineer, youll support scheduling, planning, forecasting, coordination, and project executionensuring all technical aspects align with quality and compliance standards from concept through completion.

For nearly 30 years, Barden Electric Inc. has served the Los Angeles and Orange County areas with top-tier electrical construction services, specializing in education, hospitals, medical facilities, and a wide range of commercial and industrial installations. At Barden, we take pride in doing things right, fostering a culture where every team member contributes to shared success.

Our vision is simple: build a company where we all want to work.

Learn more at www.bardenelectric.com

• Support Project Managers and field teams in scheduling, planning, and resource coordination.

• Monitor project progress and ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and performance.

• Assist in field supervision and jobsite coordination.

• Uphold safety standards and BEI safety procedures at all times.

• Resolve project conflicts and maintain productive communication between office and field.

• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills to foster trust, collaboration, and effective communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

• Maintain accurate project logs and documentation.

• Participate in quality assurance and code compliance reviews.

• Interact daily with project supervisors and field staff to understand and fulfill project needs.

• 1+ years of experience in electrical construction or project coordination.

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

• Prior field experience is strongly valuedespecially for those transitioning into project management.

• Understanding of electrical systems and construction processes; design-build experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with estimating tools such as EBM, Accubid, or similar software.

• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Competitive salary with year-end bonus

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance Options

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Weekly Pay Cycle

• Paid Training and Certifications

• Apprenticeship and Mentorship Opportunities

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Uniforms Provided

• Positive Work Environment & Company Events

• Full-Time

• MondayFriday

• On-site Los Angeles & Orange County, CA regions

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.

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