Electric Distribution Project Engineer

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Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for an Electric Distribution Project Engineer in Remote (US). This is a full-time contract-to-hire Remote assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as an Electric Distribution Project Engineer

Lead impactful electric utility projects that help strengthen and modernize the power grid across our client's service area. As a Project Engineer, you'll oversee overhead and underground distribution projects from planning through construction, partnering with clients, engineers, and field teams to deliver storm hardening, system improvement, new construction, reconductoring, and grid modernization initiatives. If you enjoy leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and making a lasting impact on critical infrastructure, this role offers meaningful opportunities for technical leadership and project delivery.

As an Electric Distribution Project Engineer YOU will:

· Apply complex technical information to designs and ensure projects meet specifications
· Fully understand design requirements in areas of expertise and lead small to medium or multi-discipline projects
· Direct the activities of Design Engineers working on assigned projects and provide leadership and guidance
· Prepare complex technical analyses and engineering reviews for utility distribution projects
· Lead and communicate with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in operations goals
· Report to the Project Manager and communicate challenges about scope, cost, schedule, and quality
· Interact independently with clients and manage stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycle
· Review vendor drawings and provide technical feedback on design-related deliverables
· Perform engineering reviews of utility distribution projects and ensure quality standards are maintained
· Self-check work assignments before submission, participate in peer reviews and quality control reviews
· Ensure quality control processes are followed, including documentation utilizing tracking tools for engineering reviews and formatting
· Provide input to Project Managers and leadership on process and design improvements
· Help evaluate design personnel and assign design-related tasks to Designers and Drafters
· Perform other duties as assigned

YOU are the ideal Electric Distribution Project Engineer candidate if you have:

· Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university (required)
· 4+ years of relevant work experience in utility design and distribution projects (required)
· Proficiency with utility design software such as ArcFM, ArcMap, Infor, PoleForeman, and AutoCAD
· Experience with overhead and underground distribution system design
· Strong technical knowledge of utility design requirements and standards
· Ability to lead and manage design teams and direct project activities
· Strong communication skills with ability to interact with clients and stakeholders
· Project management and planning skills
· Experience with storm hardening, system improvements, and grid modernization projects

It's a BONUS if you have:

· Experience with reconductoring projects
· Advanced knowledge of utility design software platforms
· PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
· PE (Professional Engineer) license or progress toward licensure
· Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
· Background in utility business development

About Our CLIENT

Our Client is a national engineering and consulting firm with over 3,100 professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for utilities, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, and recognized as an ENR Top 20 Power Sector design firm, they bring deep expertise in power delivery, generation, renewables, telecommunications, and field services. With a culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and work-life balance, they offer comprehensive employee benefits such as flexible remote work options, generous PTO, and health and retirement plans. Their mission centers on exceeding client expectations while making a positive impact on the industries and communities they serve.

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

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