Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Job Description

Join our Transmission & Distribution global practice as a Project Manager, leading substation design projects ranging from 12-kV to 500-kV. You will manage the full life-cycle of projects, directing and coordinating all aspects of work related to both greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, and collector stations.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.

+ Oversee multi-disciplinary teams.

+ Coordinate with stakeholders, including other engineering firms, general contractors, subcontractors, and clients.

+ Manage projects from concept to completion, covering siting, environmental considerations, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

+ Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

+ Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.

+ Manage all aspects of project communication.

+ Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.

+ Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services meet client satisfaction and follow internal QA/QC guidelines.

+ Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and issues requiring office support.

Essential Skills

+ 7+ years of stand-alone Project Management experience on large capital budget projects in power generation, transmission & distribution, or industrial industries.

+ Full-cycle project development and execution experience.

+ ABET Accredited Engineering Degree, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering, but open to civil engineering.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with substation or transmission line projects in utility or construction sectors.

+ PMP Certification.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

Work Environment

Enjoy a flexible work environment with a hybrid structure, including 30 work-from-home days per year. The Lexington office, located downtown, operates on a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off. Engage in a culture-driven team with opportunities to advance beyond your current role. Our office promotes a business casual dress code, and occasional overnight travel is expected, typically once a quarter.

Collaboration is key, both within our 38-member Lexington team and with colleagues across different locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

Esop, Hybrid, emphasis on culture, good benefits

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,…