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Project Engineer III - Distribution

College Station, Texas Permanent USD110,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The role of Project Engineer III - Distribution involves managing distribution projects from conception to completion, ensuring efficiency and adherence to established standards. This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to coordinate across teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • High ownership and technical impact
  • Stability with growth and variety

About Our Client

This organization is a well-established, multi-office consulting engineering firm specializing in electric utility infrastructure. They focus heavily on distribution and substation design, supporting cooperatives, municipalities, and investor-owned utilities across a variety of projects.They're known for combining hands-on engineering with strong client collaboration, offering services that span planning, design, permitting, and construction support. The company has built a reputation for long-term client relationships, consistent project backlog, and a practical, field-oriented approach to delivering reliable power solutions.

Job Description

  • Design, stake and coordinate overhead and underground distribution projects to meet NESC, RUS or other applicable standards, specifications and all applicable codes.
  • Perform peer and final reviews of distribution designs performed in part or in full by others to ensure all applicable standards, specifications and codes are met.
  • Seal distribution line designs completed by you and others.
  • Support and contribute to a company-wide safety culture by following established safety standards, policies, and best practices, helping to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and the public.
  • Coordinate design and construction of distribution line project with customer and other affected utilities.
  • Assist customer in acquiring easements, encroachments and permits as needed.
  • Provide design support through preparation of draft reports, calculations, details, plans and specifications.
  • Preparation of scheduling, planning, designing, permitting and construction documents.
  • Ensure that work meets all safety and quality standards, codes and specifications including set schedules and deadlines.
  • Recognize, analyze & resolve problems and issues at the earliest phase possible.
  • Provide timely and accurate information on progress, reviews, observations, solutions and/or any other project related information in an understandable format.
  • Conduct field observations and preparation of applicable field reports.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year program.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience with prior professional work in a related field is desirable.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (English).
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deliverables on time and on budget. Experience with Microsoft Project software is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with multiple priorities and schedules throughout the project life cycle.
  • Experience interacting with technical and non-technical persons in a client-consultant setting.
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D experience is a plus).
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
  • Physically able to negotiate construction sites and work outside.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to pass company drug screen, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving policy.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000 per year.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
  • Supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.
  • Exciting projects within the business services and engineering industry.
  • You'll take the lead on full-cycle distribution projects (overhead and underground), including design, peer review, and stamping work, giving you real autonomy and influence on project outcomes.
  • Join a well-established, multi-office consulting firm with a steady project pipeline, exposure to diverse utility work, and opportunities to further develop your project management and client-facing skills.

If you are a motivated Project Engineer III - Distribution looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Cullen Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7011438

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
College Station
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cullen Sheridan
Job Reference
JN-052026-7011438