Senior Utility Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting in the United States is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer to provide engineering coordination and field support for Substation capital projects. The role partners with Project Managers, engineering consultants, and internal stakeholders to keep deliverables on schedule.

You will review drawings, coordinate with external firms, support risk management, and travel onsite up to twice per month to ensure alignment with utility standards and project goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Experience supporting electric utility Substation projects.
• Strong understanding of Substation engineering principles.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical documents, and design packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel onsite up to two times per month.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, design packages, specifications, and technical documentation for Substation projects.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables between internal stakeholders and external engineering firms.
• Support engineering reviews to ensure compliance with utility standards and project requirements.
• Assist Project Managers with technical issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Project Managers to support project planning, scheduling, and engineering execution.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Project coordination

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (5+ years experience)

Job description

Position Summary: The Utility Engineer will provide engineering and technical support for a portfolio of utility Substation capital projects. This individual will partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering Consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure engineering deliverables are progressing according to schedule, meet utility standards, and support successful project execution. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, possesses strong communication skills, and can effectively coordinate engineering activities between internal teams and external engineering firms.

Scope of Services

Engineering Coordination

• Review engineering drawings, design packages, specifications, and technical documentation for Substation projects.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables between internal stakeholders and external engineering firms.
• Support engineering reviews to ensure compliance with utility standards and project requirements.
• Assist Project Managers with technical issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Support

• Partner with Project Managers to support project planning, scheduling, and engineering execution.
• Monitor engineering milestones and ensure deliverables remain on schedule.
• Participate in project meetings and provide engineering updates.
• Assist with identifying project risks, constraints, and opportunities for improved execution.

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between utility personnel and external engineering firms.
• Coordinate design reviews and engineering discussions.
• Conduct periodic site visits with engineering consultants to support project progression and field coordination.
• Build strong working relationships with internal departments and project stakeholders.

Field Support

• Participate in onsite project visits to review project progress and coordinate with engineering consultants.
• Verify engineering activities align with project objectives and utility standards.
• Support issue resolution between engineering, construction, and project management teams.

Documentation & Standards

• Review engineering documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure engineering deliverables follow utility standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Learn and apply company engineering processes and standards to project execution.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering documentation and workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting electric utility Substation projects.
• Strong understanding of Substation engineering principles and utility project delivery.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical documents, and design packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel onsite up to two (2) times per month.

CMC is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit, skills, and potential.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate in any way.

We welcome applications/enquiries from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across all regions in which we operate.