Engineering Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Engineering Assistant
Location: Hybrid (Minimum two days per week at APC Corporate HQ, Alabama residency required)
Work Hours: 36–40 hours/week
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (engineering preferred). This role supports the engineering management team through administrative tasks, project coordination, and logistical support to ensure smooth project execution.
The successful candidate will be involved in scope development, project management for Retail Customer Service Requests (CSRs), and Line Relocation requests. Additionally, this role supports Power Delivery’s Retail Team in delivering transmission responses to customer care requests system-wide, including short circuit studies, excess facilities, and customer substation retirements.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist in creating, organizing, and maintaining project documentation (engineering plans, schedules, budgets, and reports)
- Ensure all engineering documents are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible
- Facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, and contractors
- Prepare and distribute project communications, including meeting agendas, minutes, and status updates
- Schedule meetings, site visits, and project-related events
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project milestones
- Monitor project budgets and expenses, assist with financial reporting and forecasting
- Collect and analyze project data, prepare summary reports, and recommend improvements
- Bachelor’s degree from an A.B.E.T.
-accredited institution (preferred degrees: Electrical, Industrial, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering) - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management for transmission, distribution, or utility projects (overhead/underground)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams) and project management software
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Proven problem-solving and multitasking skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and build strong working relationships with plant staff, engineering teams, and vendors
- Experience with the SCS TEAMS estimating platform
- Proficiency in Primavera (P6) scheduling software
- Experience coordinating projects involving Transmission Line Design, Substation Design, and Protection & Controls stakeholders
- Leadership experience conducting onsite meetings and leading project scope development
- Hybrid schedule:
At least 2 days/week on-site at APC Corporate HQ - Must be available for in-person meetings and site visits across Alabama
- Remote work flexibility available
- Alabama residency required
This role reports directly to the Interconnections - Retail Customer Service Supervisor.
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