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(NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.\nWe are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.\nAbout this Role\nProject Engineer\nPotelco, Inc.’s Engineering Department is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Transmission Team in Sumner, WA. This position supports our Puget Sound Energy (PSE) contract and will evaluate Joint Use applications for pole attachment and other PSE projects. As a Project Engineer, this position is expected to have at minimum 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 hired at the Associate Project Engineer level.\nThe Project Engineer is responsible for reviewing communications customer applications within the PSE service region. They will utilize FEA within a 3D modeling software to analyze electrical transmission support structures for strength capacity and clearance distance requirements with the additional loading from fiber optic cables, cellular arrays, and other forms of equipment. The engineer is responsible for verifying that the scope sufficiently meets the requirements as set forth by the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and various other codes established by local and state jurisdictions. They will recommend and design solutions to mitigate structural and clearance non-conformances where identified, based on PSE design standards for transmission and distribution infrastructure.\nThe pay range for this role is $32-$48/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.\nWhat You'll Do\nEngineer will primarily work independently on individual projects, collaborating with other group members and departments as needed.\nReview customer application documents, notifications and scopes of work, and work collaboratively with our customers to resolve inconsistencies.\nPerform field site visits to gather and verify project and existing equipment information\nRead and interpret utility standards, the National Electrical Safety Code, Washington Administrative Code, as well as county and city jurisdictional requirements to analyze transmission structures, evaluate clearances, and design replacements.\nUtilize field notes, LiDAR, mapping software, records, photos, and any other pertinent resources to complete 3D modeling for analysis and reporting.\nUse critical thinking and deductive reasoning in day-to-day work to solve complex problems where only limited standardization exists.\nClearly and tactfully communicate project status, concerns, obstacles, and make-ready work with technical and non-technical individuals including customers, coworkers, construction crews, and other stakeholders verbally and in writing.\nManage numerous concurrent projects with flexibility to shifting priorities. \nPerforms and completes other duties as assigned or requested.\nWhat You'll Bring\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited university; or three plus years related experience and/or training in lieu of education or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience utilizing AutoCAD or other CAD/3D modeling programs.\nAbility to apply basic principles of mathematics and physics to solve simple problems by hand.\nAbility to be highly organized with a strong orientation to detail/quality work\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret information, technical procedures, and data in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\nAbility to write business correspondence and communicate effectively\nDesired Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or other power industry-specific CAD software.\nExperience in electric utility, telecommunications, or related field.\nHas an understanding of the electric grid, including the basic purpose of common transmission and distribution system equipment.\nKnowledge of or experience using the NESC.\nWhat You'll Get\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental Insurance\nFlexible Spending Account\nHealth Insurance\nLife Insurance\nPaid Time Off\nVision Insurance\nCompensation Range\nThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $32.00/Hr. - USD $48.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.Equal Opportunity Employer\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. 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