Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Project Engineer IV – High Voltage Distribution (HVD) Lines Engineering

Preferred location: Jackson, MI Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract
Candidates near other Michigan service centers will also be considered.

The Project Engineer IV will support the HVD Lines Engineering team and consulted design work. Due to a significant increase in spend within the High Voltage Distribution (HVD) Lines Reliability budget, there is a corresponding increase in engineering and design projects. This role is critical to ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, while meeting quality and regulatory standards.

• Develop, review, and manage engineering design plans for HVD Lines Reliability projects
• Coordinate and support consulted/contracted design work
• Review, validate, and approve invoices related to contracted engineering and design services
• Track, monitor, and report project metrics, including:
• Budget and cost control
• Quality and performance KPIs
• Manage and process change orders, ensuring proper documentation, justification, and approvals
• Oversee permit management to ensure compliance with regulatory and jurisdictional requirements
• Respond to and resolve field questions and technical issues to support construction and execution
• Ensure AFC (Approved for Construction) drawings and documents are properly controlled and maintained through Document Control processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering, construction, project controls, and field teams
• Promote and enforce safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices across all assigned projects

• Strong knowledge of project management principles and engineering design processes
• Experience supporting high-voltage distribution or utility infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting discipline

• Cost, schedule, and quality control
• Change management and documentation
• Stakeholder and contractor coordination
• Continuous improvement and process optimization

• Experience working with utility engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with document control systems and AFC workflows
• Prior experience supporting reliability-focused capital projects

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