Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

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Large utility is looking for a Project Engineer in Jackson, MI. This Project Engineer position requires an ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or PE license) and 7-10 years of Program Engineering experience to utilize technical leadership, strong communication, and design software skills (AutoCAD) for overseeing, coordinating, and managing all engineering tasks and deliverables for complex Electric Distribution system projects. This is a contract position estimated to last 24 months, possible extension, possible temp to perm.

Location
:
Jackson, Michigan

Job Type
:
Contract

Salary
: $57.93 - $62.93 per hour

Work Hours
: 8am to 5pm

Education
:
Bachelors

• Functions as a Lead Project Engineer/Principal Program Engineer in a team setting.
• Provides support to project managers and leads engineering tasks/deliverables.
• Focuses on the planning, design, quality, testing, and execution of complex, strategic projects for Electric Distribution.
• Supports Economic Development projects and major electric distribution system rebuilds.
• Ensures technical project work scope is properly coordinated among internal/external engineers, vendors, fabricators, and contractors.
• Manages multiple moderate to complex engineering assignments using standard techniques and theory.
• Oversees multiple initiatives, plans projects, establishes project criteria, and coordinates project reviews.
• Schedules, plans, forecasts, resources, and manages all technical activities to ensure accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
• Responsible for team deliverables and overseeing the work of lower-level engineers/technicians.
• Builds strong partnerships, understands business goals, and interprets client needs/requirements in the field.
• Monitors compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.

• Requires analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Requires excellent knowledge of design and visualization software such as AutoCAD.
• Requires proficiency in MS Office and aptitude for learning new software.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Requires a strong understanding of engineering.
• Electrical Engineering background is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems (Unifier) and Document Control tools (Project Wise) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or a non-ABET degree plus a Professional Engineering license.
• Requires 7-10 years of experience as a Program Engineer, working in advanced projects.

• Experience level:
  Experienced
• Education:
  
  Bachelors

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.