Join our team as Project Engineer where you will perform a variety of senior level engineering tasks which are broad in nature and interact with Clients to accurately interpret Client, organizational and technical requirements based on the information provided. In this position you’ll have the opportunity to provide senior technical consultancy on civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and relay protection and control engineering as dictated by their qualifications and experience.
The Project Engineer’s duties include guiding project team members in formulating requirements and advising on the viability of alternative approaches. They provide input into analysis, feasibility studies, calculations and safety assessments as needed. The Project Engineer’s duties also include the preparation of conceptual engineering plans and conceptual level cost estimates for new expansion, or upgrades of Substation and Line projects.
Responsibilities
As a project engineer, you’ll be a subject matter or the functional areas of the assignments. Plans and conducts work require judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems. Requires professional experience to assure competence as a professional. Independently perform assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Will supervise and mentor junior engineers or technicians on assigned work.
The Project Engineer will have a working knowledge of the provisions and intents of local and national design codes and standards, building codes, OSHA safety regulations, utility FERC, NERC, and CIP standards as applicable. They may provide input into cost benefit analysis for electric utilities for certain alternative approaches.
As a Project Engineer you will prepare technical specifications required for services, materials and equipment for the systems and facilities or for other work requested by the Client. They will cooperate in the exchange of information and coordinate the activities of other consultants and Client staff whose work impacts or is impacted by their work. They will review and comment on drawings, specifications and calculations and other documents and data prepared by other consultants, equipment suppliers and Client staff. The Project Engineer may analyze and compare contract and subcontract tenders and tender budget information making recommendations for contract awards where required.
The Project Engineer’s role includes the preparation of engineering reports suitable for review by an executive body and with the potential for public review and comment, and to provide expert witness testimony as necessary.
You’ll also have the ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) and work effectively with team members within their company and their counterparts in the Client organizations. They will be required to analyze technical problems and use engineering knowledge and experience to solve complex problems in new, unique and cost-effective ways all while demonstrating sound judgment, intellectual rigor and constancy.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering for the electric utility sector and expertise in a specific engineering discipline.
- Professional engineering license (PEng) required
- Experience with software is commonly used in their field of expertise
- Strong at analyzing, understanding, confirming, and modifying utility design drawings for substation and line projects
- Strong understanding of typical utility equipment and materials / components and their functionality including protection and control, metering, and SCADA
- Strong understanding and ability to support utility project execution from conception and planning to construction and closeout
- Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and consensus-building skills
- Comfortable and effective working independently, as well as leading and working in teams across functional groups that vary from fundamentally technical to non-technical.
This role is designated as remote, giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed—such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions. Our approach blends freedom with shared accountability, making ENTRUST an exciting and supportive environment for professionals who thrive in remote work settings with clear, respectful expectations.
Why Join Us?
At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward‑thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting‑edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about instrumentation, controls, and power systems and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!
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