What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Project Engineer position at Potelco, Inc.?
Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (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.
We 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.
Associate Project Engineer
If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks an Associate Project Manager to join the team at our company with our Sumner, WA office!
The Associate Project Manager manages high voltage transmission, distribution, and substation construction/maintenance projects. Project Managers are also in charge of planning, directing, or coordinating, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structure, facilities, and systems. Project Managers at Potelco will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, subcontractors, safety, quality, and implementation. If the following interests you, we encourage you to apply!
- Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, subcontractors, or engineers to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- Interpret and explain plans to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
- Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
- Field visits in order to map sites
- Other duties and tasks, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or relevant experience is preferred.
- Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
- Must be willing to travel, short-term.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High-voltage powerline industry experience.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
Salary : $30 - $38
