Project Engineer - 100% Travel

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. This site-based role requires strong project management skills and the ability to adapt to extreme weather conditions. You'll monitor construction activities, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with various stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. If you're passionate about renewable energy and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in the power industry.
• Experience in renewable energy sector and project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction work and support project management staff.
• Prepare reports, oversee QA/QC, and coordinate with the Site Manager.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Safety

Quality Assurance

Interpersonal Skills

Engineering Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

3+ Years of Relevant Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proprietary Systems

Job description

Project Engineer

Core Competencies: Schedule and project controls management of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. This is a site-based role, often in remote locations with extreme weather conditions, requiring living away from home.

• Monitor all aspects of construction work and support the Company and Consultant’s project management and site staff.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports; oversee QA/QC; participate in daily Plan-Of-Day meetings, weekly customer meetings, and coordinate with the Consultant’s Site Manager and other management staff.
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager to communicate field progress.
• Lead by example to prioritize safety, ensuring all employees follow safe practices and reinforcing safe behaviors.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is completed before starting work.
• Adhere to and ensure understanding of standard operating procedures among site team members.
• Support the site team in technical, quality, and safety aspects, utilizing established systems.
• Manage project delivery to meet management expectations.
• Assist in preparing the project budget and schedule before project start.
• Maintain and update the project schedule weekly.
• Guide and coach field engineers to meet project budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Coordinate all work disciplines for efficient and safe construction performance.
• Understand contractual obligations and document variances accordingly.
• Manage schedules for engineering, subcontractors, and vendors to align with the project schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and update the baseline project schedule.
• Follow site communication and process protocols.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• Perform audits to ensure compliance.
• Communicate variances and potential issues to the Project Manager.
• Manage RFIs, technical inquiries, and transmittals.
• Ensure construction documents are current and properly transmitted and maintained, including redline and final record drawings.
• Provide feedback for process improvement.
• Liaise with management, engineering, subcontractors, and vendors under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Conduct on-site audits, safety inspections, and supervisory activities.
• Support permitting activities prior to project start.
• Review contractor quality and closeout documents, including manuals, as-builts, and test reports.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, amendments, change orders, drawings, and closeout packages.
• Record meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up accordingly.

• Knowledge Areas: Interpersonal skills, quality assurance, reading prints and takeoffs, computer software proficiency (Microsoft Office and proprietary systems), engineering management.
• Intermediate Knowledge: Construction safety and OSHA requirements, construction processes, leadership, scope interpretation, fast-paced environment adaptation, project scheduling, planning, presentation skills.
• Basic Knowledge: Project finance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least three years of relevant experience in the power industry, involved in EPC or IPP construction activities.
• Experience in Renewable Energy sector and project management is essential.