Project Engineer

Project Engineer Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Project Engineer will work in the Asset management Outside Plant (OP) Transmission Engineering & Design Group utilizing a broad knowledge of engineering and construction principles, and practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and review project engineering scope of work
• Ensure projects adhere to internal standards and external regulations while maintaining proper documentation
• Oversee project planning, forecasting, and implementation
• Serve as liaison between contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Monitor technical deliverables to maintain schedule adherence
• Identify and implement efficient solutions to problems, making critical decisions that may impact project schedule and budget
• Lead technical Initiatives while supervising project teams comprising of design engineers and other key stakeholders
• Track project milestones while consulting with team members to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints
• Minimize risks associated with engineering aspects
• Interpret stakeholder needs, expectations, and limitations to facilitate successful project delivery
• Coordinate procurement of major transmission equipment (underground cables, structures, hardware assemblies)
• Create scope documents and review technical engineering specifications
• Perform commissioning and qualification responsibilities
• Provide supervision and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering design packages and provide related feedback
• Review and approve all new and retired Transmission Assets data and submit monthly to Accounting Group
• Manage tracking of Outside Plant Transmission Engineering TFR (Transmission Formula Rate) budget.

Job Specific Qualifications:
Required Degree, Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum B.S. Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil etc.)
• Minimum of 6 years of electric utility, power system infrastructure design, substation or outside plant electric transmission systems
• Knowledge of Overhead (OH) and Underground (UG) transmission line design
• Familiar with transmission system operation and construction
• Prior experience as Lead Project Engineer on a large-scale transmission or generation project
• Working knowledge of utility best practices, ASME, NESC, ASCE and other standard

• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills
• As the job requires driving to Company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving history

Preferred / Desired Skills:

• Advanced Technical or Engineering Degree
• Advanced technical training or P.E. License
• Familiar with AutoCAD / MicroStation
• Familiar with preparing bottom-up engineering estimate
• Knowledgeable in excavation stability, subgrade preparation, backfilling, thermal and electrical properties of soils, and dewatering

Equal Opportunity Statement
RCM is 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, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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