Akkodis · 7 hours ago
Utility Electrical Engineer - Transmission
Columbus, OH
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55/hr - $60/hr
4+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract with a client in Ohio. This role involves leading engineering projects in Transmission & Distribution design, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring financial and schedule adherence.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Mayank S.
Responsibilities
Lead a cross-functional team to execute substation, transmission line, and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout
Oversee 5-20 projects concurrently of varying sizes ($100k-$50M) and voltages (4kV-765kV)
Manage projects for schedule adherence identifying risks and requirements to successfully achieve a projects in-service date
Navigate projects through client gate approval processes including presentations to senior and executive management as required by each client
Manage projects for financial adherence maintaining an accurate cost forecast reflecting committed and uncommitted costs for an estimate-at-completion
Coordinate craft labor resources with client approved vendors for construction, testing and other field activities
Provide regular status updates on projects by maintaining project data and routine reporting as well as meeting updates for clients
Lead project meetings with cost, schedule, real estate, environmental, construction and engineering resources to facilitate project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 4+ years of experience
Experience in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) design
Background in power or gas utility environments
Strong design and engineering fundamentals
Preferred
Utility industry experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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