Project Engineer — Electric Distribution

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to client meetings; the posting lists Madison, WI or Ames, IA as location options. Pay is up to $115,000 depending on experience. The role supports a growing electric distribution team working on overhead and underground utility projects. The engineer coordinates design work, performs calculations, reviews design packages, and supports project scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The position also offers an opportunity to develop project-management skills while coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and junior team members.

What you'll do

• Coordinate overhead and underground electric distribution design projects
• perform engineering calculations and technical design
• lead quality-control reviews of design packages
• prepare and review technical analyses and deliverables
• review vendor drawings and participate in design reviews
• assist with permitting, utility coordination, and construction support
• partner with project managers on scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• participate in client meetings
• communicate risks and schedule impacts
• support proposals, forecasting, and workload planning
• mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

electric distribution

remote

madison wi

ames ia

sterling engineering

overhead utilities

underground utilities

engineering design

up to $115k

direct hire or contract-to-hire

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Why this role

The posting offers direct hire or contract-to-hire and lists medical, dental, and vision benefits. The schedule is primarily remote with occasional client-meeting travel.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.