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Project Engineer

Full-time

Sargent Electric

Sargent Electric Company ( – Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times . Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Business Unit. This role may be remote, with preference given to candidates located near Pittsburgh, PA .

In this role, you will provide technical oversight and manage engineering scopes for EPC and Design-Build projects with challenging schedule milestones. You will partner with customers , project teams, engineers, vendors, and field leaders to define , refine, and optimize project solutions through creative value engineering , constructable designs, and supply chain problem-solving. Projects may range from small, fast - track assignments to major projects up to $100MM.

This position requires periodic nationwide travel to job sites , up to 25%.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
  • Provide engineering oversight and develop cost-effective, constructable solutions that support customer technology needs, safe project delivery, and safe energized operations.
  • Coordinate the direction, execution, and evaluation of engineering activities in partnership with Project Management and Field Management teams.
  • Work with subcontractors to ensure qualified, experienced project teams are in place to deliver safe, high-quality designs.
  • Support project proposals, estimating, and sales efforts by identifying critical equipment, material specifications, technical solutions, and customer requirements through meetings, site visits, vendor shops, and collaboration with other operating units.
  • Help define engineering requirements and support the selection of engineering companies based on qualifications, experience, resource availability, workload/backlog, project understanding, cost, and references.
  • Review plans, contracts, and specifications to help protect the Company’s interests, meet contractual obligations, and ensure work is completed accordingly.
  • Contribute to project schedules, budgets, and related reports, ensuring information is accurate and updated in a timely manner.
  • Support EPC procurement by working with engineers and vendors to establish economical solutions, maintain schedules, and urgently address critical path items.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, owners, engineers, vendors, suppliers, and other project-related firms and personnel to minimize conflicts and maximize project outcomes.
  • Support client satisfaction as a key driver of the Company’s reputation and ability to secure new and repeat business.
  • Participate in self-improvement and leadership development programs to enhance individual effectiveness, achievement, and long-term success.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, including strong typing ability.
  • Ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, respond promptly to requests, and contribute as a collaborative team player.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Four-year degree in electrical engineering or construction management preferred; 3–5 years of related experience may be substituted.
  • Ability to understand and provide input on single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, protection and control, fuse coordination, outage planning, general arrangements, elevation drawings, bus designs/calculations, and below-grade/raceway design.
  • Knowledge of engineering studies, including lightning, lighting, grounding, insulation coordination, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, and relay settings.
  • Knowledge of complex, multi-discipline packages, including civil, foundations, structural steel, mechanical and piping, electrical, life safety systems, and other specialty systems.
  • Experience with energy projects is a strong plus, including utility and power design from low voltage to extra-high voltage (LV, MV, HV, EHV); AC and DC design; transmission, distribution, and collection; renewable energy; solar; battery storage; wind; and natural gas projects.
Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.







 

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