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Job Description
Job Posting: Project Engineer Outside Plant Transmission
Location: South Plainfield NJ (Hybrid 3 days/week in-office with project site travel)
Position Type: Full-Time
About Us
CARIAN is a leading women-owned purpose-driven consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power renewables and utilities sectors. We partner with top electric and gas utilities to navigate complex challenges deliver transformative results and shape a more resilient and sustainable energy future through innovative strategic solutions.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support Outside Plant (OP) electric transmission projects supporting our clients in New Jersey. This hybrid role is based in South Plainfield NJ with travel to local project sites as needed.
The ideal candidate will have experience in electric transmission engineering and construction and will play a key role in ensuring project scopes designs and technical deliverables meet standards budgets and deadlines. This is a hands-on engineering position with direct impact on the success of capital infrastructure programs.
Responsibilities
Support and review project engineering scopes of work
Oversee planning forecasting and execution of transmission projects
Ensure design packages align with internal standards and external regulations
Coordinate with contractors vendors and internal stakeholders
Review technical deliverables to ensure quality and schedule adherence
Identify project risks and implement engineering solutions
Lead engineering initiatives and collaborate with design and construction teams
Support procurement of major materials including cables hardware and structures
Review and develop technical specifications drawings and scope documents
Assist with commissioning and qualification activities
Mentor junior engineering staff and perform technical reviews
Manage updates to asset data and submit monthly reports to client accounting teams
Track engineering budgets for the Transmission Formula Rate (TFR) process
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Civil or related field)
Minimum 6 years of experience with electric utility transmission or substation projects
Knowledge of OH and UG transmission line design
Familiar with utility construction practices and engineering standards (ASME NESC ASCE)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and engineering documentation
Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills
Valid U.S. drivers license and reliable transportation for field travel
Preferred (Not Required)
Advanced technical degree or P.E. license
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
Familiar with bottom-up engineering estimates
Knowledge of excavation dewatering soil thermal/electrical properties
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work Help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities powered
Industry reputation Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth Opportunities to take on leadership roles in engineering and program management
Collaborative culture Join a team that values technical expertise and accountability
Competitive total rewards Competitive pay full benefits 401(k) match and recognition for your impact
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 Woman-Owned Business Enterprise CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women veterans and underrepresented minorities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
