Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Project Engineer (Graduate, Entry level or Experienced)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Remote (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

Why join us?
Join a growing engineering practice delivering complex rail, transit, and infrastructure projects across California and the U.S. As a Project Engineer based in our San Jose office, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality electrical designs and calculations that directly contribute to critical infrastructure. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

What to Expect
You'll work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to real-world engineering projects from day one while developing your skills and progressing your career.

• Work on technically interesting electrical engineering projects across rail, transit, and facilities
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team in our San Jose practice
• Develop hands-on experience with industry-leading tools including ETAP and AGi32
• Access career development, training, and tuition reimbursement support
• Work in a flexible environment that values both teamwork and independent contribution

What You'll Do

Design & Calculations

• Produce electrical calculations and designs in accordance with NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, local codes, and design criteria manuals
• Perform volt drop, lighting, motor starting, conduit, and wire sizing calculations
• Prepare lighting simulations using AGi32
• Prepare ETAP power system studies

T echnical Delivery

• Prepare markups for electrical drawings and draft technical reports
• Review shop drawings and product data sheets
• Prepare spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations as required
• Read, interpret, and implement requirements from manuals and electrical specifications

Collaboration & Communication

• Participate in weekly project team meetings, both in-person and via Teams
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet project deadlines

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited U.S. programme (required)
• NCEES Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively

Desirable but non-essential

• Prior experience with ETAP or Autodesk software
• Familiarity with AGi32 lighting simulation

At 3Vi, we invest in the people who build the infrastructure of tomorrow. Our benefits package is designed to keep you healthy, supported, and growing at every stage of your career.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision premium plans
• Competitive salary: $75,000 $95,000 annually, depending on experience
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• 20 days holiday inclusive of federal holidays

Additional Information

• W2 only (No 1099 or CTC)
• Local candidates preferred
• We are unable to offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this role
• 3Vi is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants who meet the position requirements are encouraged to apply