The CARIAN Group
Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer
South Plainfield, NJ · Staff+ · Contract
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$17,086 more — $102,086 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $102,086 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- You'll work closely with utility planners, engineers, contractors, and GIS teams to ensure projects are well-planned, properly coordinated, and completed on schedule.
- As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
- Employment is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of overhead electric distribution construction projects
- Collaborate with client teams to update GIS data and field prints (including redlines)
- Track field progress, flag issues, and support resolution
- Participate in design reviews and cross-functional planning meetings
- Provide limited after-hours/on-call support as needed during emergencies
- 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 for this position.
- The Company does not sponsor, and will not sponsor, employment-based visas or provide immigration support for this position.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in utility construction, operations, engineering, or field project management
- Strong understanding of overhead electric distribution work
- Familiarity with utility GIS systems and redlining practices
- Experience with pole installation and reading electric one-line diagrams
- Prior working knowledge of SAP and Ariba.
- 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
- Prior work with electric distribution field assets or substations
- Utility project management or outage planning experience
- Purpose-driven work - Help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities powered
- Industry reputation - Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
- Career growth - Opportunities to build technical skills and move into advanced PM/CM roles
Nice to have
- Preferred (Not Required)
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting
- actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.
- This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards - Competitive pay, full benefits, 401(k) match, and recognition for your impact
Company info
- CARIAN is a purpose-driven, certified woman-owned consulting and advisory firm serving the power and utilities sector.
- We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to deliver capital programs, enhance operations, and solve complex challenges with deep industry expertise.
- 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.
- An engineering degree is not required - this role is about strong field coordination, project awareness, and communication.
- Position Overview
Visa & Work Authorization
- y employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any othe
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