Project Controls Engineer – Solar Manufacturing Scale-Up

T1 Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is hiring a Project Controls Engineer to support construction schedules, cost tracking, reporting, and document control for its large-scale manufacturing projects in Texas. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, reporting to the Project Control Director, and contribute hands-on to developing robust control systems.

This role emphasizes balancing rigor with speed, improving controls processes, and ensuring data-driven insights drive decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience on large capital projects in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience building and managing schedules for complex projects using Primavera P6.
• Experience in cost management during construction is a plus.
• Proficiency with scheduling and cost tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Build and track project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls, including earned value and variance analysis.
• Monitor schedule and cost performance, identify risks and trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain change control, including schedule impacts, cost impacts, and documentation.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready reporting on schedule health, cost status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Support contractor and vendor schedule reviews and progress validation.
• Improve project controls processes, tools, and standards as the company scales.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

MS Project

Excel

Job description

T1 Energy is hiring a Project Controls Engineer to support construction schedules, cost tracking, reporting, and document control for its large-scale manufacturing projects in Texas. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, reporting to the Project Control Director, and contribute hands-on to developing robust control systems.

This role emphasizes balancing rigor with speed, improving controls processes, and ensuring data-driven insights drive decision-making