Energy Preconstruction Project Engineer

Moss; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is a national construction firm delivering innovative solutions across sectors, including solar and BESS. The Project Engineer, Energy Preconstruction supports front-end development of utility-scale energy EPC projects, coordinating proposals, RFPs/RFIs, document control, and preconstruction planning.

This entry-level role links Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations, offering early exposure to the full project lifecycle and a foundation for growth within Moss's energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 0-1+ years of experience in solar, BESS, construction, or estimating.
• Strong writing, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Smartsheet, Bluebeam, or estimating tools is a plus.
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and eager to grow in the solar and BESS construction industry.
• Proven ability to work across organizations with effective communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and spelling ability.
• Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline‑conscious, results‑driven environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to complete pre‑bid site visits during the bid process.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and submission of responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for utility‑scale solar and BESS projects.
• Assist in analyzing solicitation documents to identify key proposal requirements, strategy, and response structure.
• Prepare, format, and manage high volumes of client‑facing documents, proposals, and reports.
• Track and manage proposal timelines, deliverables, and internal deadlines to ensure on‑time submission.
• Monitor relevant competitive procurement opportunities, managing the bid opportunities pipeline and circulating opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain, augment, and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future bids.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing insights, offering process improvements, and helping teammates where needed.
• Demonstrate a learning mindset by seeking feedback, gaining technical knowledge about solar and BESS construction, and building cross‑functional awareness.

Skills

Strong writing

Organization

Multitasking

Effective communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Moss is a national construction firm delivering innovative solutions across sectors, including solar and BESS. The Project Engineer, Energy Preconstruction supports front-end development of utility-scale energy EPC projects, coordinating proposals, RFPs/RFIs, document control, and preconstruction planning.

This entry-level role links Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations, offering early exposure to the full project lifecycle and a foundation for growth within Moss's energy