Project Engineer III - Distribution

Project Engineer III - Distribution

We are seeking a Project Engineer with 5+ years of experience in overhead and underground distribution design.

Positions are available in the Baltimore and Raleigh offices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, stake, and coordinate overhead and underground distribution projects in accordance with NESC, RUS, and other relevant codes, standards, and specifications.
• Perform peer and final reviews of distribution designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Seal distribution line designs completed by yourself and by team members.
• Coordinate distribution line design and construction activities with customers and other impacted utilities.
• Support customers in obtaining easements, encroachments, and required permits.
• Provide design assistance through draft reports, calculations, plans, details, and specifications.
• Prepare project schedules, planning documents, design packages, permitting materials, and construction documentation.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and code requirements within established deadlines.
• Identify and resolve issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Deliver clear, timely updates on progress, reviews, observations, and solutions.
• Conduct field visits and develop field reports as needed.
• Perform additional tasks consistent with the general scope of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid project management abilities with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery; experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying priorities and timelines.
• Experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a client-consultant environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Ability to work outdoors and navigate construction sites.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check and maintain a driving record that meets company policy standards.