T&D Project Engineer

Michael Page International

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$60 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary
SKILLS
ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Bill of Materials (BOM), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Planning, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineer in Training (EIT), Engineering, Environmental Design, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, MPI, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Natural Resources, Organizational Skills, Power Outages, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Progress Reports, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Safety Engineering, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Structural Evaluation, Technical/Engineering Design, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
POSTED
Today
Project Engineer - Transmission & DistributionWork on high-impact infrastructure shaping grid reliability and modernization. Grow your career with a top utility-focused EPC delivering critical upgrades.About Our ClientA nationally respected, Fortune-500-caliber engineering and EPC powerhouse, this firm is widely regarded as one of the most influential technical leaders in the power delivery, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Operating for more than a century, the company is recognized for its deep bench of multidisciplinary engineers, industry-defining technical standards, and a long record of delivering complex, grid-critical transmission, substation, distribution, and generation projects for major utilities across North America.Job DescriptionEngineering & Project ExecutionSupport engineering design packages for transmission (69kV-500kV), substation (12kV-345kV), and distribution (4kV-35kV) projects.Coordinate between structural, civil, electrical, and protection & control teams to ensure design accuracy and constructability.Assist in reviewing vendor drawings, bills of materials, construction plans, and relay settings (where applicable).Provide engineering support during field implementation-RFI responses, redlines, site coordination, and technical troubleshooting.Project CoordinationTrack engineering deliverables, procurement needs, and construction timelines.Interface with project managers, schedulers, construction managers, and utility clients to maintain alignment across all phases.Participate in design reviews, QA/QC checks, and risk/issue assessments.Update project trackers, status logs, and progress reporting tools.Permitting, Standards & DocumentationEnsure design compliance with NESC, utility standards, environmental/permitting requirements, and regulatory expectations.Prepare documentation for permitting packages, outage requests, and materials approvals.Support as-built documentation and closeout packages.Field & Construction SupportSupport site visits for constructability reviews, material staging, environmental considerations, and safety-oriented engineering validation.Review work sequencing and outage constraints to ensure engineering aligns with real-world construction conditions.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Project Engineer - Transmission & Distribution should have:3-8+ years of engineering experience in Transmission & Distribution, Power Delivery, Utilities, or EPC environments.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.Familiarity with high-voltage standards, conductor types, pole/structure design concepts, substation equipment, and distribution system fundamentals.Ability to interpret drawings: plan & profile, one-lines, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding, civil/structural plans.Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multi-discipline teams.Software & ToolsAutoCAD / AutoCAD ElectricalMicroStation (preferred but not required)PSS/E or PSLF (nice to have for transmission modeling)CYME / Milsoft (nice to have for distribution planning)Primavera P6 or MS Project - understanding scheduling/dependencies is a plusGIS platforms (ArcGIS or utility viewer tools)MS Office, SharePoint, TeamsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting IOUs, G&Ts, or major EPC/engineering firms.Exposure to EPC workflows: engineering, procurement, outage planning, material management, and construction.FE/EIT certification preferred; PE track a bonus.Knowledge of relay/protection basics, foundation/structure design, or environmental permitting is advantageous.What's on OfferCompetitive hourly pay ranging from $45 to $60 per hour, depending on experience.Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.Temporary role with the potential for impactful contributions to key energy projects.Opportunity to work with a medium-sized organization in the energy and natural resources industry.If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and project management skills to a dynamic team in Baton Rouge, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/