Project Engineer I

The Project Engineer I plays a critical role in driving projects from inception to completion, overseeing complex designs to ensure successful outcomes. Key responsibilities include identifying and addressing potential risks early in the project life-cycle, creating solutions to mitigate those risks, and ensuring the project stays on track. The role also involves fostering strong relationships with clients by delivering high-quality results and providing ongoing support. In addition to leading all aspects of the project within their specific discipline, the Project Engineer I is responsible for setting priorities, delegating tasks, and guiding team members toward project success. This position demands strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to effectively manage both people and projects.

About us:Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work-life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
• 401(k) to help you plan for your future
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
• Vacation so you can focus on you
• Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
• Established Career Paths to help plan your future
• Career Coaches that are focused on your success

Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $76,800 to $96,000+ benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

Application End Date: February 28th, 2025

In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by February 28th, 2025. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of a project design from the initial concept design through the startup and commissioning process, ensuring each phase meets design standards and project goals.
• Proactively identifies project risks early and produces solutions by understanding key project levers and drivers.
• Build and maintain client relationships through regular communication, follow up, and feedback gathering during and between active projects.
• Lead multi-discipline projects by having working knowledge of all design disciplines.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively by aligning team members' skills with project needs and schedules.
• Drives information sharing and communication with design disciplines, field contacts, clients, vendors, utilities, and governing agencies to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Leads site trips effectively by planning, working with onsite teams, and processing information after returning.
• Collaborate on estimates by working with project managers and estimators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues alongside field personnel to maintain project flow and address challenges quickly.
• Mentor and develop team members by delegating responsibilities for growth, reviewing deliverables, and providing feedback.
• Conduct peer reviews and approve drawings to maintain quality (PE stamping if applicable).

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Lead team, lane, or project meetings to process issues, facilitate discussions, and ensure follow-up actions.
• Apply hands-on experience from panel shop, prefabrication, or field work to enhance design knowledge.
• Drive standards improvements and model accountability in implementing and upholding standards across teams.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A Project Engineer is required to have a B.S. degree from a four-year ABET-accredited engineering program. Candidates should have graduated from an engineering program and be eligible to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or have achieved their Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification prior to graduation. Additionally, 4 to 8 years of relevant experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility in engineering roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is expected. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the candidate should be eligible to become a licensed PE or registered in at least one governing authority. Candidates must also have a solid understanding of electrical terminology and components, electrical symbols, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Proficiency in drafting software is preferred to support design and project execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment in managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying engineering principles to deliver practical solutions.

Travel Requirements: Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 30% of your time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from high-speed computer printers and other peripherals. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on the assignment