Project Engineer

Gridworks; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridworks is hiring an Entry-Level Project Engineer in New Mexico to support our growing pipeline of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the state. You will work alongside experienced project managers, engineers and field teams, gaining hands-on exposure from day one and mentorship to grow into a full Project Engineer role.

Based in New Mexico, you will learn how large-scale renewable projects are engineered, built and handed over, with opportunities to contribute to design

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering (electrical, civil, structural or mechanical) or construction management; ABET preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience; internships and co-ops count.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical, structural or civil principles and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; basic CAD skills; ability to review PDFs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and third-party engineers of record to keep design deliverables on track.
• Learn how engineering connects to safety, quality, estimating, procurement and warranty.
• Understand EPC contracts and subcontracts and how they affect project decisions.
• Collaborate across the organization and with external partners per Gridworks values.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs on electrical, civil and structural designs and compare to budget.
• Communicate design intent to clients and relay feedback to design engineers.
• Support constructability reviews and learn construction means and methods.
• Assist with document control using Procore and manage submittals to clients/engineers.
• Draft responses to RFIs and support commissioning, testing and closeout activities.
• Stay current on trends in solar, storage and electrical engineering; contribute improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Procore

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ABQ Main Office - Albuquerque, NM 87109, Entry-Level Project Engineer – New Mexico

Position: Project Engineer I (Entry Level)

Location: New Mexico (in-state candidates)

Are you a recent engineering graduate who wants to see real solar and battery storage projects go from design to energized? Gridworks is hiring an entry-level Project Engineer in New Mexico to support our growing pipeline of utility-scale projects across the state.

You'll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, construction managers and field teams, learning how large-scale renewable projects are engineered, built and handed over. We'll give you hands-on exposure from day one, and the mentorship to grow into a full Project Engineer role.

About Gridworks

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. We operate primarily across the Southwest and are expanding into new regions. With 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects, we are well positioned for continued growth in the clean energy sector, and New Mexico is a key part of that growth.

Engineering coordination

• Help coordinate with internal and third-party engineers of record to keep design deliverables on track for budget, schedule and client requirements


• Learn how engineering connects to safety, quality, estimating, procurement, warranty and other internal teams


• Build your understanding of EPC contracts and subcontracts, and how they shape day-to-day project decisions


• Collaborate across the organization and with external partners in line with Gridworks values

Design development

• Perform quantity takeoffs on electrical, civil and structural designs and compare them to budget


• Help communicate design intent to clients and relay client and project team feedback to design engineers


• Contribute ideas to value engineering efforts


• Learn construction means and methods and take part in constructability reviews of designs

Document control in Procore

• Use Procore to manage project documents (we'll train you)


• Create, track and transmit submittals to clients and engineers of record


• File project documentation and archive previous design versions on time


• Track document revisions and help maintain document control

Construction support

• Draft and help coordinate responses to construction RFIs


• Support commissioning, testing and closeout activities

Learning and continuous improvement

• Stay current on trends, technologies and best practices in solar, storage and electrical engineering


• Bring a fresh perspective and suggest ways to make our engineering processes more efficient

Qualifications: Requirements:

• B.S. degree in engineering (electrical, civil, structural or mechanical) or construction management, ABET accreditation preferred


• Equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in place of a degree


• 0–2 years of experience; internships and co‑ops count


• Foundational knowledge of electrical, structural or civil principles, components and systems through coursework, internships or projects


• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (especially Excel), PDF viewing and editing, basic CAD


• Based in New Mexico, or able to relocate before your start date

Preferred experience

• Internship or co‑op experience in construction, utilities, energy or engineering


• Coursework or a senior design project related to solar, battery storage or power systems


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Interest in coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines and companies


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Basic understanding of project schedules, with eagerness to learn critical path scheduling


• Passed the FE exam or working toward EIT certification


• Exposure to Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam or similar tools