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Project Engineer - Power Distribution

Job summary

Perrysburg
Project Manager

Work model

Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Job description

Role Overview

Are you an experienced Power Utility Professional with a strong background in distribution design, utility engineering, make-ready engineering, or joint-use work? Sigma Technologies is seeking a dedicated professional to support meaningful utility projects while helping teams stay aligned, organized, and successful.

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped accelerate and fortify positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.

Please note: New hires are required to come to our home office in Perrysburg, OH for initial orientation and training for 2 weeks (paid).

Core Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager to develop the production schedule and maintain quality assurance in accordance with project objectives and estimated labor budgets. You will also assist the PM to develop and implement work breakdown structures to ensure the established scope, schedule, and budget are met for all assigned projects across all functions.

What You Can Expect To Do

  • Assist with preparing program/project proposals.
  • Assist with preparing project change orders and/or corrective actions.
  • Consult with SME(s), or act as an SME, to ensure projects and/or programs meet existing and new regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate and direct team project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Work with PM and Supervisors on the requisition of resources to meet project objectives; reviewing the allocation of resources and approving reprioritization as necessary.
  • Coordinate with the Functional Managers/Supervisors to establish weekly Associate assignment schedules.
  • Work as part of a team with Supervisors, providing feedback to assist in coaching and developing associates on their assigned projects.
  • Always promote safety in the workplace.
  • Perform other functions and/or duties as assigned.

Key Skills

  • Power Distribution Design
  • Utility Design
  • Distribution Engineering
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Utility Engineering
  • Make-Ready Engineering
  • Joint-Use Design
  • Utility Pole Design
  • Project Engineering
  • Project Coordination
  • NESC
  • Quality Assurance
  • Work Planning
  • Resource Coordination
  • Production Scheduling
  • Client Requirements
  • Project Scope, Budget, and Schedule

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

  • Education: High school diploma, or equivalent, is required. A 2-year or 4-year degree is preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in the electrical power distribution industry.
  • Personal: Dependable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance that meets our minimum requirements. Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and driving record check.
  • Computer literate (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Willing to travel as needed, including overnight travel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team.
  • Strong technical skills.
  • Basic financial skills to make sound business decisions.
  • Ability to work during core work hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday (occasional weekend work may be required).
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to sit and utilize a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
  • Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal (requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment).
  • Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed instructions accurately, often in a group setting.
  • Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

What We Offer

We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

  • Competitive pay.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans, with up to 100% of the medical premium sponsored by Sigma.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Education and professional licensing assistance programs.

Sigma is an equal opportunity employer.