Project Engineer

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your engineering and organizational skills, then we have a role for you!
Potelco, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transmission Engineering Team in Spokane, WA. This position supports various clients' transmission analysis and design utilizing PLS-CADD, with a focus on serving clients in proximity to Spokane. As a Project Engineer I, this position requires at least one year of directly applicable experience within an electric utility or telecommunications position, preferably using PLS-CADD. Candidates with no prior applicable industry experience may be considered at the Associate Project Engineer level.
The anticipated compensation for this position is $36–$48/hr, depending on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do
Work primarily independently on individual projects, collaborating with other group members and departments as needed.
Review customer application documents, notifications, and scopes of work, and work collaboratively with customers to resolve inconsistencies.
Perform field site visits to gather and verify project and existing equipment information.
Read and interpret utility standards, the National Electrical Safety Code, Washington Administrative Code, and county and city jurisdictional requirements to analyze transmission structures, evaluate clearances, and design replacements.
Utilize field notes, LiDAR, mapping software, records, photos, and other pertinent resources to complete 3D modeling for analysis and reporting.
Apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning to solve complex problems where only limited standardization exists.
Communicate project status, concerns, obstacles, and make-ready work clearly and tactfully with technical and non-technical individuals, including customers, coworkers, construction crews, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Manage numerous concurrent projects with flexibility to shifting priorities.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university; or three-plus years of related experience and/or training in lieu of education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience utilizing AutoCAD or other CAD/3D modeling programs.
Ability to apply basic principles of mathematics and physics to solve problems by hand.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality of work.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information, technical procedures, and data in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or other power industry-specific CAD software.
Experience in the electric utility, telecommunications, or related field.
Understanding of the electric grid, including the basic purpose of common transmission and distribution system equipment.
Knowledge of or experience using the NESC.

What You'll Get
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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