What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Electric Distribution position at ENTRUST Solutions Group?
We specialize in planning and upgrading electric distribution systems, leveraging decades of experience with power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and municipalities. Our expertise spans distribution planning analysis tools, substation and feeder design, voltage control, and grid modernization programs. Our engineering teams coordinate capacity expansion and delivery projects to enhance system reliability, including downtown networks, power lines, and underground planning. We also provide comprehensive inspections and permitting before commissioning. Our ENTRUST geospatial and data analytics support, combined with advanced automation tools, ensures precise reporting and documentation across distribution routes.
As a Project Engineer, you’ll be diving into quality control (QC) for multiple utilities, handling QC design for both pre- and post-construction phases. You’ll apply your technical expertise to ensure our projects meet all specifications, fully understanding the design requirements of the clients in your area. Leading small to medium or multi-discipline projects, you’ll guide Design Engineers and Design Technicians in the preparation of detailed technical design projects. You’ll share insights and experience with the team and engage with the client and other stakeholders to grasp the nuances of design elements.
Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), you’ll communicate any challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality. You’ll also interact independently with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in our operations. Assisting the PMs and Team Leads, you’ll evaluate design personnel and assign tasks to the design team. You’ll review vendor drawings, perform independent engineering reviews of simpler projects, and provide feedback to design and design team. Additionally, you’ll offer input on potential process and design improvements. Ensuring adherence to the quality control process, including documentation using the Quality Review Tracking tool, is crucial. You’ll self-check your work before submission, complete tasks with minimal errors, and participate in peer and QC reviews.
In this role, you are enabled to be at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and utilizing tools such as, Microsoft Copilot, bespoke AI workflow tools, and an IT team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance our operations and drive efficiency. All employees can engage with the Digital Transformation Team to support the integration of new tools and following employee ideas to drive success for the business.
Required Qualifications:
- ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
- Experience with road Right-of-Way Engineering, Utility Engineering, or any Civil Right-of-Way design or construction. This design or construction experience could include roadway transportation design, water main, sewer, storm sewer, electrical distribution, or telecom circuits, duct packages, HDD, flood mapping, or any other experience which has resulted in significant experience with understanding plan and profile drawings and utility rights within the ROW boundaries or adjacent easements.
- Experience designing, drafting, or reading and analyzing plan and profile drawings for Civil designs of roadways and/or utility construction projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of experience of Distribution Design
- Experience with Utility Engineering and design of electrical, water, wastewater, or other municipal or utility companies. This experience could include design of new facilities, analysis of existing utilities within or near ROW’s, relocation of utilities, etc.
- Experience with Civil Right-of-Way analysis or design such as roadway design, land development, or other civil designs.
- Experience with electrical distribution design or construction such as overhead or underground electric circuits, duct packages, etc.
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Who We Are:
ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000 strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.
In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:
- Generous paid time off and benefits
- 401(k) retirement program with a company match
- Career development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
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Benefits & Salary:
- The base salary for this position ranges from $84,000 to $120,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.
- Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
- Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Salary : $84,000 - $120,000
