ESPO Corporation · 13 hours ago
Electric Utility Project Engineer
Chesterfield, MO
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55/hr - $65/hr
3+ years expESPO Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a leading EPC client in the St. Louis, MO area. This role supports high-voltage transmission and substation projects and offers hands-on exposure across the full EPC lifecycle—from early concept through construction and closeout.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and lead projects from conceptual development through engineering, procurement, construction, and final closeout
Manage multiple concurrent overhead transmission and substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV
Collaborate with technical teams to understand project interdependencies and establish logical construction sequencing
Maintain detailed project financials in coordination with the project team
Maintain detailed project schedules with support from project scheduling resources
Implement and follow standardized project management lifecycle processes to ensure consistent execution
Leverage engineering education and technical background to effectively manage project scope, risks, and deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact with project Owners for client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting
Provide overall project management support, including:
Siting and environmental coordination
Permitting and planning
Estimating and engineering oversight
Right-of-way acquisition
Project controls and procurement
Constructability reviews
Material management
Construction management support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering design experience on design-only and/or EPC projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead team members and drive projects to successful completion
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Preferred
5+ years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience
Benefits
PTO
Group Health and Dental Insurance
401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods
Company
ESPO Corporation
ESPO Corporation is the midwest leader in technical staffing, business support, and engineering solutions since 1965.
51-200 employees
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