Project Engineer

Allied Staff Augmentation Partners; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Project Engineer for the Renewable Substation Group in Richmond, VA. The role involves managing technical and coordination aspects of renewable energy substation projects. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering, with at least 2 years of related experience. Strong organizational, communication skills, and engineering knowledge are crucial. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office attendance from Tuesday to Thursday, and offers contract employment with potential for direct hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electric distribution, transmission, or generation.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, standards, codes, and their practical applications.
• Knowledge of relay setting and coordination principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, standards, codes, and practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly and monthly project meetings to report on progress and action items.
• Review notices, change orders, milestone payments, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate review of engineering design packages.
• Coordinate and facilitate review of engineering design packages.
• Support resolution of field and construction issues.
• Oversee review and verification of turnover documentation and milestone completion.
• Track and report engineering and construction progress to ensure schedule adherence.

Skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Independent work

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Power system modeling

Relay setting & coordination

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid: Tuesday–Thursday in office)
Employment Type: Contract (with potential for direct hire)

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ASAP is hiring on behalf of our client for a Project Engineer to support the Renewable Substation Group within Project Construction. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to renewable energy infrastructure while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Summary: The Project Engineer will play a key role in managing the technical and coordination aspects of renewable substation projects. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at navigating both engineering and construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly and monthly project meetings to report on progress and action items.
• Review notices, change orders, milestone payments, and other project documentation.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and facilitate timely resolutions.
• Coordinate and facilitate review of engineering design packages.
• Support resolution of field and construction issues.
• Oversee review and verification of turnover documentation and milestone completion.
• Track and report engineering and construction progress to ensure schedule adherence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electric distribution, transmission, or generation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with project teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, standards, codes, and their practical applications.

Preferred

• Experience with substations and/or transmission line projects.
• Construction background with understanding of field operations.
• Power system modeling experience.
• Knowledge of relay setting and coordination principles.