• Project Engineer

    Potelco, Inc.Burlington, WA 98233

    Job #2810045511

  • About Us:

    Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of

    Quanta Services, Inc.

     (NYSE: PWR),

    was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

    We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

    About this Role:

    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 Burlington, 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 expercience

    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.

    • R

      ead,

      and

      understand utility notifications and project scopes of work.

    • I

      nterpret utility standards manuals (engineering/construction) to field verify, and design utility

      systems

      in accordance with

      utility standards.

    • U

      tilize

      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.

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