Project Engineer; Electrical engineering background prefer

Project Engineer (Electrical engineering background prefer)

The Planet Group is offering a Project Engineer position.

$39.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Job Title
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Project Engineer (Electrical engineering background prefer)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license
• 7 - 10 years Experience as a Program Engineering, working in advanced projects
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of engineering
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise is not a requirement but a plus.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus.
• An Electrical Engineering background is preferred, but not required.
• Understanding and experience in contract management
• Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables
• Build strong partnerships with business partners and deeply understand their business goals. Interact with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
• Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects. Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
• Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants and collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Review the engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions
• Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines. Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Engineering Services, Natural Gas Distribution, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution