Sr. Project Engineer

Critical Power Consulting, P.C.; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible work schedule

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a motivated Senior Project Engineer to manage electric utility projects. This role involves leading project teams, interfacing with clients, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience in the electric utility sector. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, guiding junior engineers, and maintaining excellent client relationships. This position offers competitive compensation and the flexibility to work remotely.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience within the electric utility construction industry.
• Experience with electric utility power infrastructure is required.
• Engineer in Training or Professional Engineering License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage power infrastructure services for clients.
• Analyze and present client reports.
• Lead project meetings and track budgets.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Engineer

Location

Remote - MUST reside in Northern Arizona, Northern New Jersey, Dallas‑Fort Worth, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Northern VA, Southern, PA or PHX/Vegas/Reno, NV areas.

Base Pay Range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead projects with our clients seeking our expertise in electric utility projects. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for running large‑scale utility projects on behalf of our clients and will be the primary contact for client project solutions. They will be responsible for directing the overall project engineering/management and implementation on client projects with guidance from the principal and senior members of the firm as well as managing/mentoring junior engineers/managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project related power infrastructure services that may include technical, regulatory, and financial analysis.
• Responding to client inquiries in a manner that exceeds the client’s expectations.
• Analyzing and presenting client reporting information.
• Coordinate with principal and project engineers with managing internal and external resources.
• Take lead on project meetings and client project schedules, meeting documentation, and budgetary tracking.
• Work with and guide more junior Project Engineers to provide markups / sketches in Visio, Autocad, and / or Bluebeam.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers on project work and client relationships/expectations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Engineer in Training or Professional Engineering License or on track toward licensure preferred.
• Experience with project management with infrastructure projects.
• Specific experience with electric utility power infrastructure required. Experience with medium voltage distribution design / construction, high voltage substation design / construction, utility metering, and/or project engineering/management preferred.
• 10-15 Years of total experience within the electric utility construction industry in a project engineering / management role.
• Computer skills – Experience with Microsoft suite of products, AutoCAD, Visio and desire to learn and leverage new technology platforms.
• Project Engineering / Management focused on exceeding customer requirements
• Utility distribution and / or transmission experience and familiarity
• Direct involvement with distribution / transmission systems, or building infrastructure systems, such as electrical switch gear, emergency/standby generation, etc.
• Involvement with Datacenter construction preferred
• Experience with direct client interactions

Required Characteristics

• Highly motivated individual who derives satisfaction from the delivery of exceptional work product that assists the client fulfilling their needs
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to interact and present challenging concepts to all levels (technical and non-technical) of a client’s organization
• Selfless attitude with the ability to contribute to a dynamic and evolving team environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, energetic, problem solver
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
• Willingness to learn new things every day
• Ability to work remotely and independently
• Willingness and ability to travel to site meetings, potential for multiple overnight site visits and meetings

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Opportunity to be a leader within a dynamic, growing firm in a rapidly growing industry.
• Incentive bonus structure based on personal and company performance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Utilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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