Project Engineer

Nesco Resource, a national staffing company has partnered with a leading energy client in order to identify Project Engineers

• Job Title: Project Engineer
• Number of Openings: 2
• Rate Details: $50-55/hr
• Location: Manhattan, NY
• Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid, 3 days in office minimum
• Overtime: N/a
• Related Industry Background: Utility operations, construction, substations, steam, and/or power generation operations
• Travel: N/a
• Target Start Date: 2/23/2026
• Interview Process: 1 phone screen and 1 panel interview
• Type of hire: 6-24 month contract based on performance
• Reason for Open Position: Workflow Increase
• Shift/Schedule: 830am to 5pm EST - Monday to Friday

What are the major objectives of the role?

We are currently seeking an Engineer to support large, multi discipline engineering projects that directly impact substation, system, and transmission operations.

This role is well suited for an experienced engineer who enjoys a mix of technical review, project management/ coordination, and field engagement. The position involves working closely with Project Engineers and cross functional teams to ensure engineering work is delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. Candidates with utility, construction, or operations experience—particularly in substations or power generation—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Seeking an Engineer to support the Central Engineering Substation Customer Energy Solutions team. This role partners with client Project Engineers to plan, coordinate, and support large, multi discipline engineering projects for Substation, System, and Transmission Operations. The Project Engineer will work with client PE to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety, environmental, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities include reviewing engineering estimates, schedules, drawings, and specifications; coordinating engineering package and schedule reviews; tracking deliverables; and providing technical support during field construction activities. Work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers, participates in field visits and pre award meetings, supports troubleshooting efforts, maintains project data in engineering systems, prepares progress and financial updates, and supports system emergencies and equipment outages as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable engineering and/or design experience in utility operations, construction, substations, steam, and/or power generation operations
  OR Master's degree in Engineering and 3 years of related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to perform field visits and work in substation and switching station environments, including wearing required PPE

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management standards, specifications, and best practices
• Experience writing, reviewing, or editing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Construction or utility operations experience in substations, steam, or power generation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.