Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution ( Full-time ) Ann Arbor, MI - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc seeks an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer to lead projects from design through execution in Ann Arbor. You will act as a technical expert, mentor junior engineers, and own project success across scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

The role interfaces directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth. Requires P.E. license and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Active P.E. license required.
• Must serve as single disciplinary lead for electrical distribution design.
• Experience with utility clients required.
• Full project life cycle experience as a Project Engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical distribution projects from design through execution.
• Provide technical leadership for Distribution Line projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to develop solutions and drive outcomes.
• Oversee project changes with the client under Project Manager supervision.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Engineering calculations

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution ( Full-time ) Ann Arbor, MI - DK

As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and deliver electrical distribution projects (up to 34.5kV) from design through execution
• Serve as a technical expert while guiding and mentoring junior engineers
• Own project success by managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams
• Partner directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive project outcomes
• Play a key role in shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare engineering deliverables for multiple projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

• Consistently and independently apply knowledge and comply with quality program requirements
• Ensure compliance through internal QA technical reviews
• Provide guidance and direction to team members
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts

Client Focus:

• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Identify key client interests and drivers for projects
• Communicate concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Engineering Production:

• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables
• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for Distribution Line projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing engineering design services for overhead and underground distribution line projects for investor-owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of overhead and underground distribution projects (4kV-34.5kV)
• Strong communication skills and interest in client relationship development
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, NESC and NEC standards
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, and construction support
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience
• Active P.E. license required
• Must serve as single disciplinary lead for electrical distribution design
• Experience with utility clients required
• Full project life cycle experience as a Project Engineer required
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding (background check, drug screen, MVR search)

Security Clearance Required:No

Visa Candidate Considered:No

Compensation:

Base Salary -USD $100,000 to $140,000