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Helix Electric

Project Engineer

Ontario, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual ... Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

Helix Electric, Inc.

Project Engineer

Manassas, VA

$80K - $90K/yr

Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual ... Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

Helix Electric

Project Engineer

Commerce, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual ... Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

Helix Electric

Project Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual ... Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

Helix Electric

Project Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual ... Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

Medium

Senior Design Engineer

Colchester, VT · On-site

$105 - $145/hr

Identify pros, cons, and risks of design choices, both during and downstream from the design phase ... contractual specifications. * Training - Senior Design Engineers may be asked to lead training of ...

Hayward Tyler

Senior Design Engineer

Colchester, VT

$100K - $160K/yr

Identify pros, cons, and risks of design choices, both during and downstream from the design phase ... contractual specifications. * Training - Senior Design Engineers may be asked to lead training of ...

GDIT

Network Engineer

Fort Liberty, NC · On-site

$93K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... as downstream effects on client satisfaction * Manage intellectual property such as IP address ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

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How much do contractual downstream engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual downstream engineer in the United States is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $74.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Downstream Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectContractual Downstream EngineerProcess Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Process Engineering, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOil & gas facilities, refineries, contractual projectsRefineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageCommonly employed in oil & gas downstream operations on contractual basisWidely used in process optimization and plant design

The Contractual Downstream Engineer and Process Engineer roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments within the oil, gas, and chemical industries. However, the Contractual Downstream Engineer typically works on specific contractual projects related to downstream operations, focusing on project execution and operational support. In contrast, the Process Engineer often concentrates on process design, optimization, and efficiency improvements across various plant processes.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Downstream Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,463 per year, or $56 per hour.

Project Engineer

Helix Electric

Ontario, CA • On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 21 days ago

Helix Electric rating

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.
Our Project Engineer assists their Project Manager on projects and is the liaison between the field and the office. In this role, the PE is responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.
DUTIES & SCOPE:
  • Close support of senior project management team.
  • Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
  • Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity planning.
  • Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
  • Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
  • Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
  • Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
  • Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
  • Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
  • Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
  • Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.
  • Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
  • Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process.
  • Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
  • Understand engineering in electric power.
  • Field experience coordinating with construction management.
  • Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable portfolio.
  • Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
  • Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly preferred.
  • Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.

The starting base pay for this role is between USD $70,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits. Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Match
  • Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
  • Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarships

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