Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer
CARIAN is a woman-owned consulting and advisory firm serving the power and utilities sector. They are seeking a field-focused Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer to support the delivery of overhead utility construction projects for a major electric utility client in New Jersey.
Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of overhead electric distribution construction projects
- Coordinate with contractors on project scope, schedule, materials, and readiness
- Conduct pre-construction site walkdowns and field reviews
- Ensure construction work aligns with utility safety practices, operational requirements, and reliability goals
- Collaborate with client teams to update GIS data and field prints (including redlines)
- Assist with outage coordination and contingency planning
- Track field progress, flag issues, and support resolution
- Participate in design reviews and cross-functional planning meetings
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide limited after-hours/on-call support as needed during emergencies
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience in utility construction, operations, engineering, or field project management
- Strong understanding of overhead electric distribution work
- Able to coordinate field activity across multiple job sites and teams
- Clear communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and general project tracking tools
- Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation to field locations
- Familiarity with utility GIS systems and redlining practices
- Experience with pole installation and reading electric one-line diagrams
- Prior work with electric distribution field assets or substations
- Utility project management or outage planning experience
- Prior working knowledge of SAP and Ariba
Benefits
- Full benefits
- 401(k) match
- Bonus incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
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