Project Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in San Ramon, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Develops, coordinates, reviews, and provides QA/QC for electrical engineering deliverables supporting design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Designs power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, motors, controls, grounding, lighting, and related infrastructure. Performs electrical calculations, equipment sizing, cable and conduit design, and technical reviews while coordinating across engineering disciplines. Ensures designs comply with codes, client requirements, manufacturer specifications, and project standards.
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* This is a remote role but candidate must be located in the San Ramon area*

The Project Engineer is responsible for the development, coordination, and review of electrical engineering deliverables required to support project design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Typical deliverables may include electrical one-line diagrams, wiring and control diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding plans and details, cable and conduit routing and schedules, equipment specifications and datasheets, electrical bills of material (BOMs), and other project-specific construction documentation. Electrical system design may include power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS systems, motors, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and associated facility electrical infrastructure. The Project Engineer shall also coordinate instrumentation and controls requirements, including control panels, field devices, motor controls, communications, control wiring, and hazardous/classified-area requirements.
Engineering responsibilities include performing and reviewing calculations and analyses required to support the electrical design. Typical calculations may include load studies, transformer and generator sizing, conductor and cable sizing, conduit sizing and fill, voltage drop, motor and feeder sizing, grounding, equipment sizing and selection, and related electrical analyses. Calculations and design decisions shall be appropriately documented and developed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, client specifications, project design criteria, manufacturer requirements, and established engineering practices.
The Project Engineer is also responsible for technical review and QA/QC of drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules, BOMs, and vendor documentation for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements. Reviews shall confirm coordination across electrical, controls, process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, and other disciplines while identifying and resolving design conflicts, omissions, and technical discrepancies prior to issue

 What We Offer:   

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. 
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development. 
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.  
  • This position pays between $90,000 and $110,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited university
  • 5+ years of experience in low and medium voltage electric distribution systems
  • Experience working in industrial, gas facility, or process-driven environments with electrical and instrumentation systems

 Preferred Qualifications 

  • Working knowledge of ETAP, SKM software for Arc Flash studies is a plus
  • EIT certification in California is a plus.

      Why Join Us? 

      At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. 

      As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. 

      We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. 

      If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you. 

      Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers. 

      To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

      ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

      Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group. 

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      Skills Required

      • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
      • 5+ years of experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems
      • Experience working in industrial, gas facility, or process-driven environments with electrical and instrumentation systems
      • Working knowledge of ETAP and SKM software for Arc Flash studies
      • EIT certification in California

      ENTRUST Solutions Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

      The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ENTRUST Solutions Group and has not been reviewed or approved by ENTRUST Solutions Group.

      • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous with carryover, complemented by paid holidays and flexible work weeks. Role-dependent remote options and occasional shortened Fridays further expand time flexibility.
      • Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, with no‑cost preventive care and mental‑health resources highlighted. Optional protections like accident and critical‑illness coverage broaden the safety net.
      • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with company matching is emphasized. Additional financial tools such as HSA and FSA contribute to longer‑term security.

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      The Company
      HQ: Warrenville, IL
      2,840 Employees

      What We Do

      ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3300 professionals across 42 offices.

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