The CARIAN Group

The CARIAN Group

Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer

South Plainfield, NJ · Staff+ · Contract

No sponsorship$85k-$110kDetected 6 days ago
Project ManagementExcelSAPGISLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

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

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