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Project Engineer I

Tesco Controls
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Tesco Controls is seeking a Project Engineer I to support the design and execution of project engineering activities. In this role, you will assist with reviewing specifications, developing project timelines and reports, participating in design reviews, and creating basic mechanical designs. You will also help prepare documentation packages, support pre-production builds, and coordinate transitions into production.

This entry-level position provides hands-on experience and technical exposure by contributing to defined engineering tasks under direct supervision. Using established methods and guidance from senior engineers, you will complete specific portions of larger engineering assignments while building your technical and project-execution skills.

Requirements

What you will do:

  • Perform routine engineering tasks using standard techniques and procedures.
  • Assist in reviewing and approving contractor plans, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and work breakdown structures.
  • Produce high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations and comply with TESCO standards.
  • Understand project requirements—scope, budget, schedule—and support the Project Engineer and Project Manager in meeting expectations.
  • Gather input from internal teams and provide support to others as needed.
  • Support technical direction, act as a point of contact, prepare briefings, and assist with project-specific problem solving.
  • Participate in project teams and activities related to new product development.
  • Apply TESCO standards and guidelines; seek peer reviews when appropriate.
  • Complete assigned tasks within set budgets and timelines; monitor and report impacts to the Project Engineer and Project Manager.
  • Communicate project specifications clearly and perform additional duties as assigned.

Demonstrated Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret schematics.
  • Strong understanding of electrical components, systems, and equipment.
  • Awareness of manufacturing workflows and planning processes.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning through formal training and professional publications.

Education & Knowledge:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong understanding of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories.
  • Extensive experience with AutoCAD and computer-aided engineering/design tools.

Experience:

  • Preferred experience in electrical/electronic design, including analog, digital, or high-voltage circuits.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

  • Work performed in both office and production/manufacturing settings.

Build a career that matters:

At Tesco Controls, our culture is grounded in the idea that the how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. Our winning behaviors guide the way we work, collaborate, and grow—both as individual employees and as a team. Our core winning behaviors are to Build Relationships, have a Relentless Drive for Results, to Communicate with Integrity and Focus, and to Be a Mentor, Teacher, Learner. These behaviors are more than words—they are the foundation of our success and continued growth.

Here, you’ll join a stable, growing company where your work directly supports cleaner water, stronger communities, and critical infrastructure across the country. If you want meaningful work, real growth opportunities, and a team that takes pride in doing the right thing—you’ll find it here. Apply today and help power the systems that keep our world running.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Pay will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. The posted range reflects our current expectations but may change. Tesco also offers a benefits package with health coverage, paid time off, holidays, and a 100% match on 401K contributions up to 4% of earnings.

Salary Description

$66,000-$95,000 annually

Salary : $66,000 - $95,000

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