Project Engineer - Electric Distribution
About the role
We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer – Electric Distribution to join our growing Electric Programs team. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering work and is interested in developing project management skills with the goal of growing into a Project Manager role over time.
Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee electric distribution design and engineering work, including overhead and underground distribution, system upgrades, and modernization projects
- Lead quality control (QC) reviews for pre- and post-construction design packages
- Prepare and review technical analyses, design documents, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards
- Provide technical guidance to Design Engineers, Designers, and Drafters, including task direction and review of work
- Review vendor drawings and conduct independent engineering reviews for simpler projects
- Support permitting and coordination with municipalities, utilities, and third-party stakeholders as needed
- Assist with construction support and help resolve design-related issues during build
- Partner closely with the Project Manager to support scope, schedule, budget, and quality tracking
- Communicate technical risks, constraints, and schedule impacts clearly to PMs and stakeholders
- Assist with proposal development, technical estimates, and understanding fee structures
- Support forecasting, workload planning, and tracking progress across multiple projects
- Learn and apply best practices related to project controls, change management, and risk management
- Contribute ideas for process improvements, standardization, and efficiency gains
- Mentor junior team members as appropriate and share technical knowledge
- Support a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
- Take advantage of structured mentorship and opportunities to build toward a future Project Manager role
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Civil or Structural Engineering may be considered depending on experience)
- Experience supporting electric distribution systems, including overhead and/or underground design
- Strong technical foundations and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders
- Experience working in a consulting, utility, or infrastructure-focused environment
- Interest in project management, leadership, and client interaction
- Comfort working on multiple tasks or projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Desire to grow beyond pure design into a broader delivery or leadership role over time
- Exposure to utility clients or investor-owned utilities (IOUs)
- Familiarity with distribution design workflows, permitting, and construction support
- Experience assisting with schedules, estimates, or project tracking tools
- EIT certification or pursuit of PE licensure
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to utility clients or investor-owned utilities (IOUs)
- Familiarity with distribution design workflows, permitting, and construction support
- Experience assisting with schedules, estimates, or project tracking tools
- EIT certification or pursuit of PE licensure
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Strong technical foundations and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders
- Experience working in a consulting, utility, or infrastructure-focused environment
- Interest in project management, leadership, and client interaction
- Comfort working on multiple tasks or projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Desire to grow beyond pure design into a broader delivery or leadership role over time
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to support and lead the technical execution of electric distribution projects, while gaining exposure to project planning, client coordination, cost awareness, and team leadership. You’ll work closely with experienced Project Managers who will mentor and support your growth as the team and program continue to expand.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This role offers the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed—such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions.