Position Overview

A senior-level Project Engineer opportunity is available with a well-established engineering consulting organization supporting utility and infrastructure projects across multiple regions. This role is suited for an experienced engineer who exercises independent judgment, manages technical details with minimal oversight, and collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The position focuses on the planning, design, and coordination of electric distribution systems and requires demonstrated experience with both overhead and underground facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and a proactive approach to problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and lay out overhead and underground electric distribution systems in accordance with applicable industry standards, codes, and client requirements (e.g., NESC, RUS, or equivalent).
• Perform technical reviews of distribution designs prepared by internal or external team members to verify compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply professional engineering seal to distribution designs prepared independently or through team collaboration.
• Coordinate project activities with clients, utility stakeholders, contractors, and other affected parties to support successful design and construction outcomes.
• Support right-of-way, easement, permitting, and encroachment efforts in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Develop technical documentation including calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and design details.
• Assist with project planning activities such as scheduling, permitting, design development, and construction documentation.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Identify technical or logistical issues early and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct site visits and field observations as required and prepare associated field reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and project execution practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electric distribution design, including overhead and underground systems.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities while meeting schedule and budget objectives.
• Experience working in a client-facing consulting environment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard engineering and productivity software, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD (experience with Civil 3D is beneficial).
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools; experience with project management software is a plus.
• Willingness to travel periodically (approximately 10%).
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including navigating construction sites and working outdoors as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.