Project Engineer, PE License

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Project Engineer deploying curbside EV charging infrastructure for it’s electric in Philadelphia. Managing design, permitting, contractors, and construction administration.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure, managing complex urban design projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations. Proven ability to lead project design, coordinate with stakeholders, and effectively communicate engineering principles.

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Electrical Engineering ExperienceProject ManagementAutoCAD ProficiencyNFPA 70 (NEC) FamiliarityLicensed Professional Engineer

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Hard Skills

Electrical Distribution Systems KnowledgeEngineering CalculationsEngineering Design PreparationProject Tracking and DocumentationPermit Drawing Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationEffective CommunicationStakeholder Relationship ManagementAutonomous Work CapabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional EngineerEngineer-in-Training Program Completion

Industry Keywords

Curbside Charging InfrastructureUrban Design ProjectsConstruction ManagementCompliance with State and Federal RegulationsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically deploy curbside electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Philadelphia
Manage charger deployment projects overall
Assess sites and evaluate available power capacity
Lead project design and engineering, including drawings and specifications
Sign and stamp permit drawings for local authorities
Coordinate with local permit authorities and utilities
Manage contractor bidding and awards
Administer and coordinate construction
Evolve and expand company-wide technical and strategic standards
Evaluate alternative and novel methods to reduce charger installation cost and time
Manage technical sub-consultants
Coordinate with project managers and designers across regions
Represent the company at property site visits, public hearings, and community board events
Proactively manage permitting, technical work, and targeted project schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
Examples of complex urban design and build projects that have been physically built and are in use; urban rights-of-way experience is an advantage
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems in cities and buildings
Familiarity with and comfort interpreting NFPA 70 (NEC) and the National Electric Safety Code
Experience seeing complex projects through from concept to completion
Familiarity with traditional collaborative drafting and diagramming tools, including AutoCAD and Bluebeam
Ability to clearly convey engineering principles using non-technical language
Experience working with trades and contractors during construction and sign-off phases
Ability to contribute to project tracking and documentation tools and assets
Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, communicate proactively, and thrive without direct daily supervision
Strong organization and ability to independently advance projects
Ability to make engineering calculations and prepare engineering designs and specifications
Ability to prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately according to company guidelines
Ability to deal effectively with contractors, property owners, and the general public
Ability to understand and interpret engineering as-builts
Ability to ensure compliance with State, Federal, local, and utility rules, laws, and regulations
Capacity to build and maintain productive, positive, long-term stakeholder relationships
Only Licensed Professional Engineers, or engineers who have completed their Engineer-in-Training programs, will be considered
Professional license must be maintained as a condition of employment
Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds
Flexibility to travel for local meetings and to company headquarters in Brooklyn as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical / Dental / Vision
18 Days PTO
11 Holidays
Hybrid Schedule
Company Equity