Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Potelco, Inc is growing! If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a great Project Engineer to join the team in Sumner, WA. The Project Engineer is responsible for simple to complex utility engineering within Potelco's distribution and transmission engineering teams. This role incorporates the utilization of various drafting and design programs (PLSCAD/AutoCAD) to create a work product deliverable that meets client standards and specifications. This position is responsible for multiple project designs from client notification and award through project completion. This pay range for this role is $32-46/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

What You'll Do

• Provides electric utility engineering for operation and maintenance projects. This includes the interpretation and development of distribution designs congruent with utility standards.
• Perform field work in accordance with utility requirements specific to each customer and different work type.
• Read, and understand utility notifications and project scopes of work.
• Interpret utility standards manuals (engineering/construction) to field verify, and design utility systems in accordance with utility standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD to modify and create designs given a specific scope of work for each independent project.
• Collaborate in a team environment to complete projects.
• Provides assistance to the utility engineering team by performing field visits to gather information, as required.
• Active learning and understanding of the work process from inception of job to construction release.
• Performs and completes other duties as assigned or requested.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering or three to four years related experience and/or training in lieu of education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD or other 3D modeling programs
• Ability to be flexible, and highly organized with a strong orientation to detail/quality work
• Candidate must have working knowledge of the project process from inception to construction completion.
• Candidate must be able to fully utilize customer systems such as SAP to track and monitor work flow from customer to Potelco.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and information, journals, technical procedures, and data.
• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as those commonly found in business transactions.
• Ability to create and explain financial models and forecasts.
• Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, and engineering principals.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What You'll Get

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $32.00/Hr. - USD $46.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.