Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer

The role

This person will support the delivery of overhead utility construction projects for a major electric utility client. They will coordinate with contractors, conduct field reviews, and collaborate with client teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

What you will do

• Support planning and execution of overhead electric distribution construction projects
• Coordinate with contractors on project scope, schedule, materials, and readiness
• Conduct pre-construction site walkdowns and field reviews
• Ensure construction work aligns with utility safety practices, operational requirements, and reliability goals
• Collaborate with client teams to update GIS data and field prints
• Assist with outage coordination and contingency planning
• Track field progress, flag issues, and support resolution
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional planning meetings
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide limited after-hours/on-call support as needed during emergencies

Required qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in utility construction, operations, engineering, or field project management
• Strong understanding of overhead electric distribution work
• Able to coordinate field activity across multiple job sites and teams
• Clear communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and general project tracking tools
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Reliable transportation to field locations

Nice to have

• Familiarity with utility GIS systems and redlining practices
• Experience with pole installation and reading electric one-line diagrams
• Prior work with electric distribution field assets or substations
• Utility project management or outage planning experience
• Prior working knowledge of SAP and Ariba

Benefits

• Full benefits
• 401(k) match

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States
• The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas or provide immigration support

About the company

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, certified woman-owned consulting and advisory firm serving the power and utilities sector. They partner with leading electric and gas utilities to deliver capital programs, enhance operations, and solve complex challenges.