Staff Project Engineer (Akron, OH) at The Planet Group

Akron, MO 44308

Description:

Daily interface and coordination with planning portfolio engineers, client management and client sponsors to develop the long-range integrated portfolio plan based on existing projects and Planning strategies
Ensure synergies across projects are incorporated into the portfolio of work
Attend budget planning meetings with different client stakeholders (general managers, supervisors, etc.) and ensure the incorporation of the long range plan
Work with multiple client stakeholders to determine budget year for transmission projects based on feasibility, budget, and need
Support the client in the development of the 10-year plan
Help create and compile the clients rate filing for PJM
Review tabletop engineering estimates for accuracy and scope
Review project change requests (scope, In-service date, etc.) and reconcile with the existing and long-range portfolio of work
Work with outage coordination to assemble a set of regional projects that do no cause conflicts including incorporating project constructability and the long term plan
Informal mentoring and training of client’s portfolio engineers on T&D Design and projects
Interface with client’s accounting group to establish financial setup for projects
Create analyses & reports to assist the client in tracking, coordination, and execution of projects
Build baseline scopes, schedules, and budgets to be released to multiple client’s stakeholders

Requirements:

3+ year of electric/gas planning, transmission line and/or substation experience preferred
High attention to detail and organization
Excellent communication skills and professional etiquette
4 year engineering degree required
Ability to coordinate projects across multiple organizations during the project initiation