Project Engineer, Energy Preconstruction

Moss & Associates LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates LLC is seeking a Project Engineer, Energy Preconstruction in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This entry-level role supports front-end development for utility-scale energy EPC projects, coordinating among Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to prepare proposals, manage RFPs/RFIs, document control, and project planning.

You will gain early exposure to the full lifecycle of solar and BESS construction, building cross-functional knowledge and a foundation for career growth

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years of experience in solar, BESS, construction, or estimating (internships included).
• Strong writing, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Smartsheet, Bluebeam, or estimating tools is a plus.
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and eager to grow in the solar and BESS construction industry.
• Proven ability to work across organizations with effective communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and submission of responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Assist in analyzing solicitation documents to identify key proposal requirements, strategy, and response structure.
• Prepare, format, and manage high volumes of client-facing documents, proposals, and reports.
• Track and manage proposal timelines, deliverables, and internal deadlines to ensure on-time submission.
• Monitor relevant competitive procurement opportunities, managing the bid opportunities pipeline and circulating opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain, augment, and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future bids.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing insights, offering process improvements, and helping teammates where needed.
• Demonstrate a learning mindset by seeking feedback, gaining technical knowledge about solar and BESS construction, and building cross-functional awareness.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Estimating tools

MS Office

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national, privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

The Project Engineer, Energy Preconstruction supports the front-end development of Moss's utility‑scale energy EPC projects. This entry-level role provides vital coordination and technical support during the preconstruction phase - specifically in the preparation of proposals, management of RFPs/RFIs, document control, and project planning activities. Serving as a critical connector between Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations, this role offers early exposure to the full project lifecycle and is designed as a foundation for career growth within Moss's energy division.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and submission of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), RFIs, and RFQs for utility‑scale solar and BESS projects.
• Assist in analyzing solicitation documents to identify key proposal requirements, strategy, and response structure.
• Prepare, format, and manage high volumes of client‑facing documents, proposals, and reports.
• Track and manage proposal timelines, deliverables, and internal deadlines to ensure on‑time submission.
• Monitor relevant competitive procurement opportunities, managing the bid opportunities pipeline and circulating opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain, augment, and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future bids.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing insights, offering process improvements, and helping teammates where needed.
• Demonstrate a learning mindset by seeking feedback, gaining technical knowledge about solar and BESS construction, and building cross‑functional awareness.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 0-1+ years of experience in solar, BESS, construction, or estimating (internships included).
• Strong writing, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Smartsheet, Bluebeam, or estimating tools is a plus.
• Team‑oriented, detail‑focused, and eager to grow in the solar and BESS construction industry.
• Proven ability to work across organizations with effective communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and spelling ability.
• Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline‑conscious, results‑driven environment.
• Ability to work in a deadline‑conscious, results‑driven environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to complete pre‑bid site visits during the bid process.

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: PROJECT ENGINEER, ENERGY PRECONSTRUCTION

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, ENERGY PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

EEO / DEI STATEMENTS

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Moss brings an honest, positive, and intelligent approach to our business that's not readily found in the construction industry. This has created recognizable, sustainable, innovative, award-winning buildings and helped our company become one of the most respected and sought‑after companies in the U.S.

The Moss team of experts spans the country with offices in Hawai'i, California, Texas, and Florida.

Customer satisfaction is our passion. We are focused on exceeding expectations with intelligent solutions and genuine relationships.

We've combined our deep expertise with a renowned level of integrity and transparency - serving as the foundation for all we do.