Project Controls Engineer - Underground Transmission
Project Controls Engineer - Underground Transmission
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Job Description
Job Posting: Project Controls Engineer Cost (7 YOE) Underground Transmission
Location: New Jersey (Various office locations Onsite in South Plainfield as needed)
Position Type: FullTime (Hybrid 3 days in the office)
About Us
CARIAN is a purposedriven certified womanowned consulting and advisory firm serving the power and utilities sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to deliver capital programs enhance operations and solve complex challenges with deep industry expertise.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Project Controls Engineer Cost to support a portfolio of underground transmission infrastructure projects for a major utility client. This PCE will serve as the lead cost engineer across multiple active projects and will work closely with field teams project managers and the project controls organization to ensure consistent cost forecasting analysis and reporting.
This position supports a team based in South Plainfield NJ and the selected candidate must be available to work onsite as needed. The role may also support additional capital projects as business needs evolve.
Responsibilities
Lead cost control activities across the portfolio including forecasting and cash flow management
Manage project accruals and ensure timely accurate reporting
Analyze and explain cost variances at both summary and detailed levels
Develop projectlevel business plans and support annual budget planning cycles
Identify and communicate financial risks across projects and forecast periods
Collaborate with project managers engineers planners and client stakeholders
Present cost performance data and reporting in a clear consistent format
Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of experience in project controls with a strong focus on cost management
Experience supporting complex capital projects preferably in utilities infrastructure or energy
Proficient in SAP or similar project financial systems
Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling platforms
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail in cost reporting and forecasting
Experience in both field and officebased project environments is preferred
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Must be willing to travel to or work from South Plainfield NJ as needed
Why CARIAN
Purposedriven work Support infrastructure projects that power communities and reduce risk
Industry reputation Trusted by top utilities for delivery depth and dependability
Career growth Opportunities to expand your impact and grow within the project controls space
Collaborative culture Work with experienced supportive and sharp professionals
Competitive total rewards Competitive salary full benefits 401(k) match and performance recognition
CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation citizenship gender expression or identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local legally protected class.
As a WomanOwned Business Enterprise CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women veterans and underrepresented minorities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
