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Position Title: Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Base Salary: $100,000 to $140,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Energy - Utilities
Job Category: Engineering

Job Description: 
The Opportunity:
As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead and deliver electrical distribution projects (up to 34.5kV) from design through execution
- Serve as a technical expert while guiding and mentoring junior engineers
- Own project success by managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams
- Partner directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive project outcomes
- Play a key role in shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth

Key Responsibilities:
Project Execution:
- Prepare engineering deliverables for multiple projects
- Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
- Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
- Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Quality/Continuous Improvement:
- Consistently and independently apply knowledge and comply with quality program requirements
- Ensure compliance through internal QA technical reviews
- Provide guidance and direction to team members
- Support continuous improvement and change management efforts

Client Focus:
- Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
- Identify key client interests and drivers for projects
- Communicate concerns to project team members and develop solutions
- Provide support for business development activities
- Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Engineering Production:
- Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables
- Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
- Provide technical leadership for Distribution Line projects

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing engineering design services for overhead and underground distribution line projects for investor-owned utilities in the United States
- Experience in design of overhead and underground distribution projects (4kV-34.5kV)
- Strong communication skills and interest in client relationship development
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, NESC and NEC standards
- Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, and construction support
- Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience
- Active P.E. license required
- Must serve as single disciplinary lead for electrical distribution design
- Experience with utility clients required
- Full project life cycle experience as a Project Engineer required
- Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding (background check, drug screen, MVR search)

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:
*5+ to 7 years experience
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
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Screening Questions:

# Total experience:
# How many years of experience do you have designing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems between 4kV and 34.5kV?
# How many years have you worked directly on projects for investor-owned electric utilities (IOUs) or public utilities in the United States?
# Do you currently hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license? If yes, in which state and for how many years?
# How many years have you served as the lead Project Engineer responsible for scope, budget, schedule, client coordination, and project delivery?
# How many years of experience do you have applying NESC and NEC standards to electrical distribution line design projects?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Ann Arbor, MI (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):