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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 9, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible, from pre-construction, execution and through to close out phases of the project for coordinating with internal home-office engineering and managing engineering firms to ensure the project is following processes and standards to ensure the plant achieves reliable, quality, cost
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering : The PE is responsible for coordinating with individuals, managing engineering firms, and following processes and standards to ensure the company achieves reliable, quality, cost effective and safe designs. The Project Controls Engineer has the responsibility for engineering and design technical matters at the project site, including:
- Directly lead, coach and mentor a team of Field Engineers (FEs), including how the FEs support Trade Superintendents, as well as project tracking and reporting.
- Support the project’s safety program and protocols in all aspects of project design, engineering, and construction execution activities.
- Support the project’s quality assurance program and protocols to ensure every effort is made to build the project right the first time.
- Coordinate all design issues with Trade Superintendents and third-party engineers (EOR).
- Act as engineering liaison for the construction team, third-party Engineer of Record, client and internal engineering resources from award through final completion.
- Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process.
- Coordinate documents for construction with the Engineering Team and field operations.
- Manage site document control system.
- Coordinate, manage and oversight permitting.
- Coordinate with Field Engineering and third-party engineering to complete As-Built records.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Assist the site in promptly identifying and addressing issues.
- FE Reporting Audit: Ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness in reporting (e.g., progress maps, POD, Monthly/Weekly reports, 3-week look-a-heads).
- Engineering Calls: Update engineering PPT on design, permits, and operations open items for the PV and HV sites of the project.
- PV EOR Calls: Manage and update the agenda on ACC for PV engineering oversight, including submittals and RFIs.
- Project Controls: The PE is the site-based Project Controls representative and is responsible for the following activities:
- Update and collaborate with the PM and home office Project Controller on project budgeting, spend reporting, trend analysis, change order management and cash flow reporting
- Daily, weekly and monthly internal and external project reporting.
- Provide input to the PowerPoint presentation for Quarterly WIP.
- Ensure crew matrices and production trackers are being developed and updated by Trade Superintendents.
- Weekly schedule updates.
- Helping the Site Manager with indirect cost activities (Gas, Ice, Water, Site Trucks).
- Process Improvement: Regularly review and refine processes for efficiency.
- Cost and Production Analysis: Support Field Engineers with tools and formulas for analyses.
- Ad-hoc reports requested by the Client.
- May assume responsibility for site operations in the Site Manager’s absence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in renewables, solar experience is a plus.
- Experience working as a PE in an Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
- Detail oriented.
- Accounting (math and record-keeping).
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
- Ability to give presentations to groups of 10 or more people.
- Involved with and understands two or more trade disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, e-mail), Adobe Acrobat/BlueBeam, P6 or other scheduling applications, Visio and engineering software applications.
- Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills.
- Project Engineers are expected to re-locate to the project site for the duration of each construction project they are assigned to (project duration averages 6-15 months)
- Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
- Must pass a physical exam if required. Able to: Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways. Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations). Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads). Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel). Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
- 401K with matching contribution.
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