Project Engineer

Verto People; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Job summary

Verto People Ltd seeks a Project Engineer / Electrical Project Engineer in Middletown, NY to lead electrical power projects from design to commissioning. The role includes UPS, backup power, and industrial controls with four-day on-site presence and occasional travel.

You will develop electrical designs, manage submittals and customer documentation, and collaborate across engineering and project management teams to meet standards and technical specs. Requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience with electrical power systems.
• Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, instrumentation, PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC programming environments, ladder logic, assembly, Visual C++ or similar programming languages.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, control system documentation and technical specifications.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively with customers and collaborate with engineering and project management teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering software.
• Ability to commute to Middletown, New York, with a four-day on-site expectation and occasional project-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for electrical power projects from initial engineering and design through to commissioning and completion.
• Develop and review electrical designs, technical submittals, engineering drawings and customer-specific control system documentation.
• Work with customers, consultants and project managers to ensure electrical systems meet technical specifications, contractual requirements and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, drafting and manufacturing teams on the design and integration of UPS systems, backup power equipment and industrial controls.
• Support the development and application of PLC-based control systems and associated technical documentation.
• Prepare Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning procedures, including Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Provide technical support to field engineers and technicians during equipment startup, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Review technical issues, implement corrective actions and support project closeout activities.

Job description

Project Engineer / Electrical Project Engineer

Middletown, New York

$100,000 – $120,000 per year + Benefits

A Project Engineer / Electrical Project Engineer is required to work on complex electrical power systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, backup power generation, industrial controls and mission-critical infrastructure.

This Project Engineer position offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of projects from initial design and engineering through to testing, commissioning and final completion. Working closely with project managers, engineering teams and customers, you will help develop and deliver reliable electrical power solutions for critical applications.

The role is based in Middletown, New York, with a four-day on-site expectation and occasional travel to customer facilities and project sites, including overnight stays when required.

The position would suit an electrical engineer with experience in power systems, industrial controls, PLCs or similar electrical equipment. Candidates with a strong technical background who can manage engineering responsibilities independently and work across the full project lifecycle are particularly relevant.

Project Engineer Benefits:

• $100,000 – $120,000 annual salary


• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Retirement savings plan with company contributions


• Paid vacation, personal days, sick leave and holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Involvement in complex electrical power and mission-critical infrastructure projects


• Exposure to electrical design, industrial controls, testing and commissioning

The Project Engineer Role:

• Take technical responsibility for electrical power projects from initial engineering and design through to commissioning and completion.


• Develop and review electrical designs, technical submittals, engineering drawings and customer‑specific control system documentation.


• Work with customers, consultants and project managers to ensure electrical systems meet technical specifications, contractual requirements and applicable standards.


• Collaborate with engineering, drafting and manufacturing teams on the design and integration of UPS systems, backup power equipment and industrial controls.


• Support the development and application of PLC‑based control systems and associated technical documentation.


• Prepare Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning procedures, including Methods of Procedure (MOPs).


• Provide technical support to field engineers and technicians during equipment startup, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.


• Review technical issues, implement corrective actions and support project closeout activities.

Project Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.


• Minimum five years of experience working with electrical power systems.


• Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, instrumentation, PLCs and industrial control systems.


• Familiarity with PLC programming environments, ladder logic, assembly, Visual C++ or similar programming languages.


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, control system documentation and technical specifications.


• Strong electrical troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively with customers and collaborate with engineering and project management teams.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering software.


• Ability to commute to Middletown, New York, with a four‑day on‑site expectation and occasional project‑related travel.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with UPS systems, backup power generation or critical power infrastructure.


• Experience with electrical control system design or PLC programming.


• Previous involvement in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning or electrical equipment startup.


• Experience supporting technical projects from engineering and design through to final delivery.