Project Engineer - Electric Distribution

About the role

We specialize in planning and upgrading electric distribution systems, leveraging decades of experience with power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and municipalities. Our expertise spans distribution planning analysis tools, substation and feeder design, voltage control, and grid modernization programs. Our engineering teams coordinate capacity expansion and delivery projects to enhance system reliability, including downtown networks, power lines, and underground planning. We also provide comprehensive inspections and permitting before commissioning. Our ENTRUST geospatial and data analytics support, combined with advanced automation tools, ensures precise reporting and documentation across distribution routes.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control (QC) for multiple utilities, handling QC design for both pre- and post-construction phases.
• Apply technical expertise to ensure projects meet all specifications, fully understanding the design requirements of the clients in your area.
• Guide Design Engineers and Design Technicians in the preparation of detailed technical design projects.
• Engage with clients, other stakeholders, and share insights and experience to grasp the nuances of design elements.
• Communicate any challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality to the Project Manager (PM).
• Assist PMs and Team Leads in evaluating design personnel and assigning tasks to the design team.
• Review vendor drawings, perform independent engineering reviews of simpler projects, and provide feedback to design and design team.
• Offer input on potential process and design improvements.
• Ensure adherence to the quality control process, including documentation using the Quality Review Tracking tool.

Requirements

• ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Experience with road Right-of-Way Engineering, Utility Engineering, or any Civil Right-of-Way design or construction.
• Experience designing, drafting, or reading and analyzing plan and profile drawings for Civil designs of roadways and/or utility construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience of Distribution Design.
• Experience with Utility Engineering and design of electrical, water, wastewater, or other municipal or utility companies.
• Experience with Civil Right-of-Way analysis or design such as roadway design, land development, or other civil designs.
• Experience with electrical distribution design or construction such as overhead or underground electric circuits, duct packages, etc.

Benefits & Salary

The base salary for this position ranges from $84,000 to $120,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training. Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

ENTRUST Solutions Group

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup.