Construction Technical Project Engineer

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Construction Technical Project Engineer to oversee utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Houston area. You will work under a Construction Project Manager to ensure schedule, cost, safety, and quality targets are met while proactively communicating risks to stakeholders.

The role involves developing execution plans, budgets, and schedules, coordinating with vendors, and supporting finance with project economics. Travel up to 25-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in energy project management or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Knowledge of construction management, procurement, and supply chain.
• Ability to interpret AutoCAD, GIS, and other design documents.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support preliminary engineering specifications for construction and contracts.
• Develop detailed project management plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Review vendors and suppliers for project compliance.
• Coordinate scheduling and budgeting with Project Controls.
• Assist finance with due diligence and economic models.
• Perform variance analysis for risks, costs, and timelines.
• Maintain contracts and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop tools for real-time tracking of progress (e.g., ProCore, SQL, Power BI).
• Support field team with problem solving and constructability issues.
• Foster relationships with contractors, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Promote safety and support site construction teams.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

MS Office (Proj)

Data analysis with SQL

Power BI

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ProCore

SQL

Visio

Power BI

SharePoint

Appian

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Construction Technical Project Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing multiple aspects of utility scale renewable energy generation projects as assigned by their supervisor. The Technical Project Engineer works under the direction of a Construction Project Manager to ensure the fulfillment of project requirements in terms of schedule, cost, safety, and quality as well as proactively tracts and communicates key projects risks to stakeholders.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the completion of preliminary engineering specifications of construction and supply contracts for assigned projects
• Contribute to the development of detailed project management and construction strategy including implementation plans, budgets, and schedules
• Participate in the review and approval of vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate with Project Controls staff regarding the scheduling and budgeting of the project
• Support Finance teams with due diligence and project economic models
• Assist with project variance analysis reporting to senior management for key risks, project costs, and schedules
• Assist with integration of development and execution functions for assigned projects
• Maintain current knowledge of the overall project by assisting with the resolution of differences and reviewing plans and procedures to institute changes as needed
• Maintain detailed knowledge and familiarity with contracts and documents in order to ensure that work is executed in accordance with the expectations that have been defined and approved and that the work fulfills contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain tools (ProCore, SQL, Visio, Power BI, SharePoint, Appian, CPR, bots, etc.) for accurate real time tracking and reporting of project execution progress and status
• Assist with real time problem solving and field engineering of solutions to design and constructability issues identified during project execution
• Develop effective relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues paying special attention to field team members
• Support the needs of site construction teams
• Promote safety at all job sites and set an exemplary example when visiting sites
• Identify, prepare and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full Time

Work site

Houston, TX

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 1 – 3 years in energy project management, an environmental or engineering field, or a directly related field
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Office Project
• Knowledge of construction management and constructing methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics
• Basic knowledge of 1) Construction management and constructing methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics, 2) Ability to interpret documents produced in AutoCAD, GIS and other discipline-relevant software, 3) Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering designs, specifications, and plan sets
• Basic knowledge of land surveying methods and practices, aerial photography and mapping (including UTM and NAD coordinate systems), and geospatial references
• Ability to interpret documents produced in AutoCAD, GIS and other discipline-relevant software
• Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering designs, specifications, and plan sets
• Understanding of basic financial principles (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc.)
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, Site Team/Corporate Office Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Travel:

25% - 50%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind, solar energy, and battery storage including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to details
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and preform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, by plane, by car, and with short notice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle