Project Associate

K&A Engineering; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K (Traditional and Roth)

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Westwood, MA is seeking a proactive Project Associate to support cross-functional teams on utility and energy projects. You will coordinate resources, manage schedules, prepare RFIs and submittals, and assist in site development activities under a Project Manager.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Business with 2+ years of experience (or an Associate with 3+ years), strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative, customer-service oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field with minimum 2 years of experience, or an Associate Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Preferred utility construction and project management experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative team player.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and customer-service oriented.
• Hybrid position requiring office visits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources to support project scope (engineering, outages, permitting, scheduling, safety, procurement).
• Develop and manage project schedules and review/prepare RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Assist in developing and reviewing technical bid documents and field reviews.
• Lead or participate in contractor pre-bid meetings and field activities.
• Support integration and use of E-Builder and ERP systems as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Associate Degree

Job description

Career Opportunities with K&A Engineering

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.
We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Associate to join our team at K&A Power Group in Westwood, Massachussetts. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Project Associates would work under an experienced Project Manager to effectively support the execution of projects with the Project Manager.
• Project Associate may provide include, but are not limited to: Coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope. These resources include the following:
  • Engineering
  • Outage Planning
  • Site and Permitting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Safety
  • Cost Analysis
  • Procurement
  • Contract Administration
  • Field operations/inspections
• Assisting with the execution and development of project site requirements, which may involve site applications, petitions, development and management plans, and other applicable site documents
• Developing the project schedule
• Administering/reviewing/developing the following items:
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Desktop requisitions
  • Change orders/Change Management
  • Invoice review & approval
• Assisting in developing and reviewing technical bid documents
• Leading and/or participating in field reviews
• Leading and/or participating in contractor pre-bid meetings
• Assisting in coordinating field activities
• Reviewing and commenting on engineering submittals
• Support the integration and use of E-Builder
• Support Storm/ERP support as required

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field and minimum 2 years of experience or Associates Degree with 3 years of experience
• Preferred utility construction and project management experience
• Requires expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel utilization of pivot tables, v lookup, algorithms, and excel other functions).
• Must have the ability to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing
• Must have pleasant manner; able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must have customer service oriented “can do” approach to work
• Must have superior organizational skills and accuracy
• Excellent problem solving and people skills also required
• Hybrid Position must be able to go into the office

Pay Range: $65,000-70,000/year

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:

We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:

We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:

We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.