System Studies Project Operations Assistant

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Cranberry Township, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Business Plan, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Cost Allocation, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering, Financial Operations, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Revenue Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Sales Commission, Stability Analysis, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cranberry Township, PA
POSTED
3 days ago

System Studies Project Operations Assistant

Location: Warrendale, PA (or applicable location)
Division: Power Systems Engineering Division (PSED)


Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented System Studies Project Operations Assistant to support the financial, commercial, and administrative operations within our Power Systems Engineering Division (PSED). The successful candidate will have experience working in a Power Systems Engineering or Power System Studies environment (e.g., load flow studies, short circuit analysis, stability studies projects support) and familiarity with technical project workflows supporting engineering teams

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate project setup, billing, contract compliance, and reporting—supporting engineering teams delivering Power System Studies and related technical services.


Key Responsibilities

Project & Financial Operations

  • Prepare invoice nominations and compile documentation to ensure accurate and timely customer billing
  • Perform project setup in ERP/MRP systems, ensuring proper entry of:
    • Billing milestones
    • Contract terms
    • Financial structures
  • Verify contracts, purchase orders, and billing agreements prior to project execution

Contracts & Compliance

  • Maintain centralized contract repository with tracking of:
    • Contract status
    • Risk assessments
    • Compliance requirements
  • Ensure adherence to approval workflows for financial commitments and subcontracting
  • Maintain project documentation including contracts, change orders, and billing records

Billing & Time Management

  • Monitor billing schedules and milestone tracking
  • Review and validate labor hour submissions, resolving discrepancies with project managers
  • Ensure accurate time entry, rate schedules, and cost allocations

Customer & Systems Support

  • Facilitate customer onboarding and maintenance in internal systems
  • Coordinate sales commission approval workflows
  • Maintain accurate project and customer records in business systems

Reporting & Coordination

  • Assist in preparing dashboards and reports including:
    • Billing status
    • Backlog tracking
    • Revenue forecasts
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings for the commercial operations team
  • Support cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree with 3+ years of administrative or clerical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • Intermediate analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in:
    • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • SharePoint
    • ERP/MRP systems and business planning tools

Why Join Us?

  • Work alongside industry experts supporting critical power system studies and grid reliability initiatives
  • Gain exposure to both technical engineering projects and commercial operations
  • Be part of a collaborative, high-impact team driving innovation in the energy sector

Apply Today

If you are a detail-driven professional with experience supporting engineering projects—particularly in Power System Studies—we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.

About the Company

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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.