Project Engineer

Project Engineer role in Spokane Valley, WA onsite, focused on transmission analysis and design using PLS-CADD for utility clients.

Responsibilities

• Work largely independently on individual projects, coordinating with team members and other departments as needed.
• Review customer application documents, notifications, and scopes of work, and collaborate with customers to resolve inconsistencies.
• Conduct field site visits to collect and verify project data and existing equipment details.
• Read and interpret utility standards, the National Electrical Safety Code, Washington Administrative Code, and local jurisdictional requirements to assess transmission structures, verify clearances, and design replacements.
• Use field notes, LiDAR, mapping software, records, photos, and other resources to develop 3D models for analysis and reporting.
• Apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning to solve complex problems with limited standardization.
• Communicate project status, concerns, obstacles, and ready-to-work tasks clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with flexibility to shifting priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university; or 3+ years of related experience and/or training in lieu of education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD is required; familiarity with O-Calc or other power industry CAD software is a plus.
• Experience using AutoCAD or other CAD/3D modeling programs.
• Ability to apply basic principles of mathematics and physics to solve problems by hand.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information, technical procedures, and data in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.

Technologies

• PLS-CADD
• O-Calc
• AutoCAD
• LiDAR

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About This Role

This position involves collaborating with a professional transmission engineering team in Spokane Valley, delivering accurate analysis and design support for multiple utility clients using PLS-CADD. It is suitable for a Project Engineer I with at least one year of directly applicable experience in an electric utility or telecommunications setting, ideally with PLS-CADD. Candidates without prior applicable industry experience may be considered for an Associate Project Engineer level.

Compensation Range

USD 36.00 - 48.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.