Electric Distribution Project Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to innovation

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive company culture

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Hickory, NC, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead impactful utility and infrastructure projects. You will manage project execution, mentor teams, and serve as a key contact for clients, all while applying your engineering expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of tools like BOUD and Maximo.

Join us to build modern infrastructure and help connect communities while fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience is required.
• Responsible for leading small to medium or multi-discipline projects.
• Knowledge of BOUD and Maximo is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution from start to finish.
• Manage and mentor engineering teams.
• Interact independently with clients and communicate project challenges.
• Ensure quality control processes are followed.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Client Interaction

Design Coordination

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited university

Tools

BOUD

Maximo

Job description

Take the lead on impactful utility and infrastructure projects while working with a talented team of engineers and industry-leading clients. As a Project Engineer, you'll oversee project execution from start to finish, manage and mentor engineering teams, coordinate resources, and serve as a key point of contact for clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading teams, and want to play a critical role in delivering successful projects, we'd love to have you on board!

What You'll Do

• Applies complex technical information to designs and ensures projects meet specifications
• Responsible for fully understanding design requirements in their area of expertise
• Leads small to medium or multi-discipline projects and directs the activities of Design Engineers working on their projects
• Prepares complex technical analyses
• Willing to share information with team as well as question internal and external Stakeholders to appreciate the design requirements and nuances of tasks
• Reports to the PM and communicates challenges about scope, cost, schedule and quality
• Interacts independently with clients, estimates proposals, and understands the role of business development in operations goals
• Helps the Design Coordinator evaluate design personnel and assign design related tasks to Designers and Drafters
• Reviews and provides feedback on vendor drawings related to their projects
• Performs independent engineering reviews of simple projects prepared by other engineers
• Provides input to PMs and leadership concerning potential process and design improvements
• Ensures that the quality control process is followed, including documentation utilizing the Quality Review Tracking tool for engineering, formatting, and independent reviews
• Self-checks work assignments prior to submitting for review, completes work with minimal errors. Participates in peer reviews and QC reviews.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minium Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited university
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of BOUD and Maximo

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.