Project Engineer

Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for simple to complex utility engineering within Potelco’s distribution and transmission engineering teams . This role incorporates the utilization of various drafting and design programs (PLSCAD/AutoCAD) to create a work product deliverable that meets client standards and specifications . This position is responsible for multiple project designs from client notification and award through project completion.

• Provides electric utility engineering for operation and maintenance projects. This includes the interpretation and development of distribution designs congruent with utility standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD to modify and create designs given a specific scope of work for each independent project.
• Interpret utility standards manuals (engineering/construction) to field verify, and design utility systems in accordance with utility standards.
• Collaborate in a team environment to complete projects.
• Perform field work in accordance with utility requirements specific to each customer and different work type.
• Provides assistance to the utility engineering team by performing field visits to gather information, as required .

Requirements

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate , thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a great Project Engineer to join the team in Sumner, WA.

• Candidate must have working knowledge of the project process from inception to construction completion .
• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering or three to four (check) years related experience and/or training in lieu of education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to be flexible, and highly organized with a strong orientation to detail/quality work
• Ability to create and explain financial models and forecasts.
• Read and understand utility notifications and project scopes of work.
• Candidate must be able to fully utilize customer systems such as SAP to track and monitor work flow from customer to Potelco.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, and engineering principals .
• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as those commonly found in business transactions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Active learning and understanding of the work process from inception of job to construction release.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD or other 3D modeling programs
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and information, journals, technical procedures, and data.

Benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

This pay range for this role is $32-46/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance