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Project Engineer - Electrical

Hickory, NC 28601

Posted: 04/16/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 631335 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

An Electrical Project Engineer responsible for preparing and reviewing plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates related to a variety of electrical, controls, instrumentation, power engineering, substation, transmission, and distribution line projects.  Experience supporting water treatment facilities is a plus.   

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of four years of experience required.
  • North Carolina PE license or the ability to obtain license within 6 months.
  • AutoCAD experience required.
  • REVIT experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Developing the project scope and fee for services and assisting the project team in communicating with the client and meeting contractual obligations to move forward.
  • Design and maintain ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with local, state, and federal officials, and other outside agencies.
  • Supervise the work of technical support personnel assigned to the project. 
Benefits
  • Flexible & hybrid schedules
  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses
  • Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
 

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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