Project Engineer, Electrical Studies & Systems

The Project Engineer is expected to function beyond an individual technical contributor-independently owning significant engineering work, providing technical leadership to others, contributing to successful project execution, and helping grow Exo's Electrical Studies & Systems capabilities. • Independently perform and lead electrical engineering studies, system modeling, analysis, and design for electric utility, power delivery, industrial, commercial, renewable energy, and other electrical infrastructure projects.

Exo Group, LLC has been protecting public infrastructure across the U.S. since 2009. Without consistent maintenance and quality assurance, critical assets face a growing risk of failure over time. Exo delivers engineering, inspection, and remediation services for lighting poles, transmission towers, and other infrastructure exposed to ongoing wear from usage, aging, and environmental conditions.

With deep expertise in vertical infrastructure, Exo builds on years of engineering design and fabrication experience across utilities, telecom, transportation, and retail sectors. This foundation supports a comprehensive inspection and asset management approach that addresses both new installations and aging structures requiring immediate attention.

Recognizing that full replacement is often impractical due to cost and safety constraints,

Exo developed its “Ex-Tend” approach to manage assets throughout their entire life cycle. From initial quality assurance to ongoing inspection and targeted repairs, this method is designed to extend service life and improve reliability. Supported by data-driven insights, Exo helps clients monitor asset conditions and make informed, strategic decisions.

At Exo, engineering isn't just a job - it's a craft we love, a team we trust, and a place where great people come to do the best work of their careers. We're a small, high - performance engineering team built on clarity, quality, and deep expertise. That size is our advantage: we move fast, stay flexible, and keep our focus exactly where it belongs - on our people, our projects, and our clients.

We're a team of passionate engineers who genuinely enjoy the work and enjoy working together. You'll find experts who freely share knowledge and leaders who backstop the team. We care about expertise, we care about growth, and we care about delivering outcomes that genuinely matter - for our clients and for each other. And yes - we have fun doing it.

This role is part of Exo's Electrical Studies & Systems group, where we perform system studies, modeling, and analysis that guide critical project decisions. The Project Engineer will work on the analytical backbone of power - delivery projects and help clients understand how their systems behave.

The Project Engineer will independently lead project design and advanced analysis, mentor less experienced staff, and lead teams and projects. This role will collaborate with clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders; coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with project management; and lead business development and proposal efforts. This role requires competency in intermediate skills, continued development of advanced skills, typically 6-20 years of experience, and PE licensure.

If you want to join a place where performance is recognized, growth is supported, and the personal impact is felt immediately, you'll fit right in. This role will tackle challenging power - delivery projects, collaborate with people who love this industry, and contribute to a company that's shaping it. We're building something special - nimble, ambitious, fair, and full of good energy - and we're looking for people who want to help shape what comes next.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Independently perform and lead electrical engineering studies, system modeling, analysis, and design for electric utility, power delivery, industrial, commercial, renewable energy, and other electrical infrastructure projects.

• Develop engineering solutions based on project requirements, applicable codes and standards, client specifications, and sound engineering judgment.

• Perform advanced analysis of electrical power systems and interpret study results to identify system conditions, constraints, risks, and potential solutions.

• Develop, review, and validate electrical system models and study assumptions.

• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, study results, design documents, specifications, and other engineering deliverables.

• Evaluate existing electrical systems and infrastructure and develop recommendations for system improvements, modifications, or remediation.

• Apply engineering principles to resolve complex technical problems and provide practical, constructible solutions.

• Review engineering work prepared by other engineers and technical staff for accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.

• Serve as a technical subject matter resource for project teams and clients.

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, utility requirements, engineering practices, and emerging technologies.

• Identify technical risks and communicate potential impacts to project leadership and clients.
Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead engineering assignments and project work from initial scope development through completion.

• Establish technical approaches, work plans, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements for assigned projects.

• Coordinate engineering activities with Project Managers and other disciplines to ensure project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.

• Monitor technical progress and identify potential scope, schedule, resource, or budget issues.

• Coordinate with project management regarding project priorities, staffing requirements, deliverables, and client expectations.

• Participate in project kickoff meetings, technical reviews, progress meetings, and client meetings.

• Manage multiple projects or work assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Assist with identifying and managing project scope changes and technical requirements.

• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, utilities, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders as required.

• Provide technical support during project implementation and assist with resolving field or construction-related engineering issues when necessary.

• Ensure engineering work is completed in accordance with Exo's quality standards and established project procedures.
Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned clients and project stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients through responsive communication and high-quality technical work.

• Meet with clients to understand technical requirements, project objectives, system concerns, and operational challenges.

• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project results to clients and internal leadership.

• Translate complex engineering concepts and study results into clear, practical information that can be understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Respond to client questions and provide timely technical guidance and recommendations.

• Work collaboratively with clients to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions that meet project requirements.
Mentoring & Staff Development

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, analysts, and other less experienced staff.

• Review work products and provide constructive feedback to improve technical quality and engineering judgment.

• Assist in developing technical procedures, tools, templates, and best practices.

• Support the development of engineering staff through coaching, knowledge sharing, and on-the-job training.

• Serve as a technical resource for intermediate and developing engineers.

• Encourage consistent engineering practices and adherence to applicable standards and quality expectations.
Business Development & Proposals

• Participate in business development activities within Exo's Electrical Studies & Systems practice.

• Support development and maintenance of client relationships and identify potential project opportunities.

• Participate in client presentations, technical discussions, industry events, and networking activities.

• Assist with identifying client needs and developing engineering solutions that address those needs.

• Prepare or contribute to technical scopes of work, project approaches, schedules, budgets, and fee estimates.

• Develop technical content for proposals, statements of qualifications, presentations, and other business development materials.

• Support proposal strategy, client meetings, interviews, and presentations.

• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support growth of the Electrical Studies & Systems group.
Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of engineering quality, accuracy, and documentation.

• Perform appropriate technical reviews and quality-control checks on engineering deliverables.

• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, electrical codes, industry standards, utility requirements, and client specifications.

• Follow Exo's policies and procedures related to quality, safety, security, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

• Identify potential technical, operational, or safety risks and communicate concerns promptly.

• Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Typically 6-20 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in electrical power systems, system studies, modeling, analysis, or related engineering work.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead engineering assignments and technical work.

• Demonstrated experience performing electrical system studies, modeling, analysis, or engineering design.

• Strong understanding of electrical power system concepts, engineering principles, and applicable industry standards.

• Proficiency with PLS-ONE is required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams, is required.

• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat is required.

• Experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk Vault, or Autodesk Inventor is preferred.

• Experience with Monday.com or similar project/work management software is a plus.

• Experience developing, reviewing, and interpreting engineering calculations and technical documentation.

• Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate engineering activities with project management and other disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical direction to less experienced engineers and technical staff.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to clients, project managers, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.

• Experience in electric utility, transmission, distribution, generation, renewable energy, industrial power, or other power-delivery environments.

• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, EasyPower, PSS®E, PSCAD, CYME, ASPEN, or similar platforms.

• Experience performing load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination, transient stability, grounding, voltage, or other electrical system studies.

• Experience with utility planning, system interconnection, transmission, distribution, or substation projects.

• Experience working directly with electric utilities, engineering consultants, EPC firms, industrial clients, or other large power-system stakeholders.

• Experience preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and fee estimates.

• Previous project leadership or project management experience.

• Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development activities.

• Familiarity with applicable IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, NESC, NEC, NERC, and utility-specific standards and requirements, as applicable to assigned work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex electrical systems and identify practical engineering solutions.

• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering principles and power-system behavior.

• Ability to interpret large quantities of technical information and identify meaningful trends, relationships, and system constraints.

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to effectively lead technical discussions with clients and project stakeholders.

• Ability to make sound engineering judgments based on available information, established standards, project requirements, and professional experience.

• Ability to recognize when additional information, analysis, or subject-matter expertise is required.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, schedules, and client needs.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide constructive technical feedback.

• Ability to balance technical quality with project schedule and budget requirements.

• Strong understanding of professional engineering ethics and responsibilities.
Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while performing engineering analysis, modeling, design, documentation, and communication.

• Ability to routinely use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, calculator, and other office and engineering equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical documents, engineering drawings, specifications, reports, computer screens, and data.

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout an office, client facility, project site, or construction environment.

• Ability to occasionally travel to client facilities, utility locations, construction sites, substations, or other project locations.

• Ability to safely navigate typical project and construction environments, which may include uneven terrain, stairs, equipment, active work areas, and outdoor conditions.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting applicable project or construction sites.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.

• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items such as laptops, engineering documents, field equipment, or other materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Mental & Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to analyze complex electrical systems, engineering data, calculations, and technical information.

• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and professional judgment to unfamiliar or complex problems.

• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, determine appropriate courses of action, and implement practical solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, clients, and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail for extended periods while performing technical analysis and reviewing engineering work.

• Ability to recognize errors, inconsistencies, assumptions, and potential risks in engineering data and deliverables.

• Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete or evolving information while appropriately identifying when additional information or escalation is required.

• Ability to adapt to changing project scopes, schedules, priorities, client requirements, and business needs.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change frequently.

• Ability to independently organize work, establish priorities, and manage time effectively.

• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to individuals with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Ability to lead technical discussions, resolve disagreements professionally, and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines and organizational levels.

• Ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback to developing engineering professionals.

• Ability to manage the pressure associated with project deadlines, technical responsibility, client expectations, and business development activities.

• Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail when working under time constraints.
Software & Technology Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - Required

• Adobe Acrobat - Required

• PLS-ONE - Required

• Bluebeam - Preferred

• Autodesk Vault - Preferred

• Autodesk Inventor - Preferred

• Monday.com or similar project/work management software - Nice to Have
Work Environment

• Primarily office-based engineering environment with periodic travel to client facilities, project sites, utility facilities, construction sites, and other locations as project requirements dictate.

• Regular interaction with engineers, project managers, clients, vendors, contractors, utility personnel, and other project stakeholders.

• Work may involve periods of high workload associated with project deadlines, client deliverables, proposals, and changing project requirements.

• Travel may be required based on project and client needs.

• When working at project or construction sites, employees must comply with all applicable site-specific safety requirements and wear required PPE.

Success in this position requires the ability to combine strong technical engineering expertise with project leadership, client communication, mentorship, and business development skills. The Project Engineer is expected to function beyond an individual technical contributor-independently owning significant engineering work, providing technical leadership to others, contributing to successful project execution, and helping grow Exo's Electrical Studies & Systems capabilities.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $110-130,000 Annually

Reports To: Vice President, Transmission Line Engineering

The above job description is a general overview of typical responsibilities and qualifications for the position of a Project engineer. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the organizations needs.

Benefits:

Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• • Exo is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.