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CARIAN · 1 day ago

Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer

Clifton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

1+ years exp

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, certified 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. The role involves planning and executing construction projects, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safety and operational requirements are met.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Qualification

Utility construction experienceOverhead electric distributionGIS systems familiarityProject managementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSAP knowledgeAriba knowledgeClear communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills