[Hiring] Electric Distribution Project Engineer @R C S Staffing

Role Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for an Electric Distribution Project Engineer in Remote (US). This is a full-time contract-to-hire Remote assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as an Electric Distribution Project Engineer:

• Lead impactful electric utility projects that help strengthen and modernize the power grid across our client's service area.
• Oversee overhead and underground distribution projects from planning through construction.
• Partner with clients, engineers, and field teams to deliver storm hardening, system improvement, new construction, reconductoring, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Enjoy leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and making a lasting impact on critical infrastructure.

As an Electric Distribution Project Engineer YOU will:

• Apply complex technical information to designs and ensure projects meet specifications.
• Fully understand design requirements in areas of expertise and lead small to medium or multi-discipline projects.
• Direct the activities of Design Engineers working on assigned projects and provide leadership and guidance.
• Prepare complex technical analyses and engineering reviews for utility distribution projects.
• Lead and communicate with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in operations goals.
• Report to the Project Manager and communicate challenges about scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Interact independently with clients and manage stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycle.
• Review vendor drawings and provide technical feedback on design-related deliverables.
• Perform engineering reviews of utility distribution projects and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Self-check work assignments before submission, participate in peer reviews and quality control reviews.
• Ensure quality control processes are followed, including documentation utilizing tracking tools for engineering reviews and formatting.
• Provide input to Project Managers and leadership on process and design improvements.
• Help evaluate design personnel and assign design-related tasks to Designers and Drafters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university (required).
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in utility design and distribution projects (required).
• Proficiency with utility design software such as ArcFM, ArcMap, Infor, PoleForeman, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with overhead and underground distribution system design.
• Strong technical knowledge of utility design requirements and standards.
• Ability to lead and manage design teams and direct project activities.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interact with clients and stakeholders.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Experience with storm hardening, system improvements, and grid modernization projects.

Requirements

• Experience with reconductoring projects.
• Advanced knowledge of utility design software platforms.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Background in utility business development.

Benefits

• Competitive package including benefits, vacation, and holidays.