Project Engineer

SST Direct; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 63,750 - 86,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per‑diem

Company truck & fuel card

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for an EPC firm that self‑performs significant construction for utility‑scale solar projects. This role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and West Texas; recent college grads are encouraged to apply. Salary starts at $75,000 with negotiable terms based on experience.

An annual bonus of 10% is offered, with a possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%. Per‑diem is available along with company truck and fuel card.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Organize and control project elements to complete engineering projects.
• Review project proposals and plans with management to set objectives.
• Identify project phases and assign personnel to ensure deadlines.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Design skills

Project management

Construction methods

Process improvement

Technical understanding

Documentation skills

Safety management

Supervision

CAD/CAM design

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Eng

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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