Project Engineer

SST Direct; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Per-diem

Company truck & fuel card

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for an EPC firm that self-performs construction for utility-scale solar projects. The role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and extending to West Texas. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Salary starts at $75,000 with negotiable terms; comes with a 10% annual bonus, 10% kicker on the first 10%, per‑diem, company truck & fuel card, and comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Design skills

Project management

Construction means & methods

Process improvement

Technical understanding

Documentation skills

Safety management

Supervision

CAD/CAM design

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Project or Primavera P6

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm that self‑performs a significant portion of the construction for utility‑scale solar projects. This position requires 100% travel, primarily throughout the Southeast and extending as far as West Texas. Recent college grads are encouraged to apply.

• Salary starts at $75,000, please let us know what you desire, since salary is negotiable depending on experience
• Annual bonus of 10%, possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%
• Per‑diem is available
• Company Truck & Fuel card
• Comprehensive employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401k match, PTO, and more!

Responsibilities for Project Engineer:

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.

Requirements for Project Engineer

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other related discipline required
• Spanish-speaking a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project

Skills preferred

• Requirements analysis
• Design skills
• Project management
• Construction means and methods
• Process improvement
• Technical understanding
• Documentation skills
• Safety management
• Supervision
• CAD, CAD/CAM circuit design