Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Jackson, Michigan Project Engineer #1045396

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• This position is functionally for a Lead Project Engineer who works in a team setting providing support to project managers and leading engineering tasks/deliverables related to the planning, design, quality, testing, and execution of complex and strategic projects for the Electric Distribution business area.
• The Project Engineer will be supporting a number of Economic Development projects and other major projects for Electric Distribution, including major electric distribution system rebuilds.
• The Project Engineer ensures that technical project work scope is properly coordinated between internal and external engineers of record, vendors, fabricators, and contractors to meet project requirements.
• The Project Engineer will have multiple assignments (ranging from moderate to complex assignments) requiring application of standard techniques, theory, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
• The Principal Program Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project.
• The incumbent oversees multiple initiatives and works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements.
• Schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
• Responsible for the deliverables of the team and overseeing the work of lower level engineers and technicians.
• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non‑ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license (Required).

• 7 - 10 years Experience as a Program Engineering, working in advanced projects (Required).

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