Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer
South Plainfield, New Jersey, USAAll locationsSouth Plainfield, New Jersey, USASecaucus, New Jersey, United States On-site
$85,000–$110,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
CARIAN is seeking a field-focused Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer to support the delivery of overhead utility construction projects for a major electric utility client in New Jersey. This role is ideal for candidates with field or construction experience who are highly organized, safety-focused, and ready to support the successful execution of Outside Plant (OSP) work. You’ll work closely with utility planners, engineers, contractors, and GIS teams to ensure projects are well-planned, properly coordinated, and completed on schedule. An engineering degree is not required — this role is about strong field coordination, project awareness, and communication.
What you'll bring
- 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 and reliable transportation to field locations
- 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.