Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Location

Jackson, MI (Hybrid: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

per diem offered for non local candidates

Travel: ~10%

Department Overview

Join the High Voltage Distribution (HVD) Engineering Team, responsible for instrumentation controls, substation layout, substation civil design, HVD lines design, and project execution. The team manages approximately 400 projects per year of varying sizes, providing critical support to the utility’s engineering operations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineer to oversee projects within the HVD engineering team. The role will support substation layout, civil design, and HVD line design while ensuring alignment across all design disciplines throughout construction. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, the ability to communicate effectively with field teams and subject matter experts, and experience managing complex utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee HVD engineering projects, including substation layout, civil design, and HVD lines design.
• Ensure alignment and coordination across all design disciplines, including instrumentation, layout, civil, and lines work, through construction and commissioning.
• Utilize technical expertise to answer questions from field personnel and coordinate with subject matter experts for resolution.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary project documentation, conduct alignment meetings, and manage checklists to ensure consistent project execution.
• Use tools such as SAP, Project Wise, and Unifier for project management and documentation.
• Support project delivery while adhering to schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding: of utility engineering principles; HVD experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication: and collaboration skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• High attention: to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proven ability: to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience: in utility project engineering, particularly in HVD substation and line design.
• Experience: with cross-disciplinary project coordination.
• Familiarity: with engineering software and project management tools (SAP, Project Wise, Unifier).