Sr Project Engineer

Metric Geo

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Personal & Company bonuses

Job summary

A specialized consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead electric utility projects in Washington, D.C. This role requires expertise in utility power infrastructure and project management, with a base salary of up to $185K. The ideal candidate will manage project execution, mentor junior engineers, and oversee financial aspects. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in electric utility power infrastructure, project engineering, or construction.
Experience managing utility power projects, including medium voltage distribution and high voltage substations.
Utility experience with transmission and distribution projects.

Responsibilities

Lead power delivery projects for data centers.
Manage technical, regulatory, and financial aspects of client projects.
Mentor and manage junior engineers/project managers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Bluebeam

Job description

Metric Geo provided pay range

This range is provided by Metric Geo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Group Business Manager | Metric Geo | Utilities & Network Infrastructure

About the Company

A specialized consultancy that provides power delivery solutions for data center clients, bridging the gap between utilities and private developers. They offer strategic guidance on substation development, interconnection planning, and utility coordination, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and infrastructure challenges for large-scale power projects.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Power Delivery to lead electric utility projects and act as a key client representative. In this role, you will manage power infrastructure services, regulatory processes, and technical project execution. This position is not a production-heavy role—you will be leading teams, coordinating efforts, and overseeing large-scale projects from inception to completion.

You will mentor junior engineers, serve as the primary client contact, and ensure that power solutions are delivered efficiently. The role requires expertise in utility power infrastructure, substations, and transmission/distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead power delivery projects for data centers, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and on schedule.
Manage technical, regulatory, and financial aspects of client projects.
Serve as the primary client contact, addressing inquiries and providing strategic guidance.
Oversee project engineering and implementation, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Develop power master plans for substations and distribution systems in data centers.
Facilitate substation development, coordinating with EPC firms for design and construction.
Mentor and manage junior engineers/project managers, ensuring team growth and development.
Lead project meetings, track schedules and budgets, and ensure quality project execution.
Work with and guide junior engineers on technical drawings, using tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, and Bluebeam.
Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to provide the best solutions to clients.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in electric utility power infrastructure, project engineering, or construction.
Experience managing utility power projects, including medium voltage distribution, high voltage substations, utility metering, and power system design.
Strong project management background with expertise in infrastructure projects.
PE license preferred (or on track toward licensure); EIT minimum requirement.
Utility experience with transmission and distribution projects.
Experience with data center construction is a plus.