Project Engineer (Fort Worth Office/Remote Locations Available)

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Engineer to assist in the planning and execution of construction projects focused on solar energy systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining project logs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience in project management and renewable energy technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Familiarity with contract and subcontract documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project setup and coordinate contract bid packages.
• Maintain logs and ensure compliance with project schedules.
• Assist with the project closeout process and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Solar Engineering

Renewable Energy Technologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Viewpoint

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer (Fort Worth Office/Remote Locations Available)

Project Engineer (Fort Worth Office/Remote Locations Available)

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The primary role of the Project Engineer is to assist the Project Manager and Project Team with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, technicians, and contractors, to ensure the successful implementation of solar energy systems. Your expertise in solar engineering, project management, and renewable energy technologies will be essential to the company's mission of advancing sustainable energy solutions.

• Planning and Job Set Up:
• Participate in project hand-off meetings and pre-construction meetings
• Assist with project setup in Viewpoint/Pvault/Procore to include:
• Drawing Log
• Contact List
• Submittal Log
• Unit Cost Reporting
• Equipment Log
• RFI Log Projection Log
• Per Diem Log
• QA/QC Exhibits
• Rotation Calendar
• Foreman Time Sheets
• Job Binders
• Receiving/Shipping Logs
• Site Specific Documentation Template
• Assist with buyout and execution of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Assist with site mobilization for project startup
• Coordinate and prepare contract bid packages, coordinate scopes of work and pre- construction activities
• Assist and identify required resources to accomplish project goals
• Participate in the setup of project schedule
• Project Execution:
• Maintain Logs
• Assist in maintaining inspection and inventory of owner/contractor provided items
• Review and ensure subcontractors and vendor compliance with project schedule
• Participate in Project Meetings
• Attend Progress Meetings and document meeting minutes
• Assist with evaluating, planning and communicating resource needs
• Assist with monitoring and scheduling constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Assist with the development of critical company goals for each project and setting project ground rules
• Assist in daily time and quantities reporting
• Assist with resolving potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers
• Assist and prepare pending change orders
• Interprets designs and drawings; prepares takeoffs; researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, RFI’s, conflicts and errors
• Coordinate and oversee completion of As-Built Drawings
• Assist in reviewing and approving Material Invoices & Subcontractor Pay Applications
• Compare progress to schedule, check compliance with plans and specifications, and review any problems
• Establish and maintain office and field sets of drawing
• Coordinate and book rotation flights 3 weeks in advance and update rotation calendar.
• Assist in monitoring of daily costs
• Assist in taking daily representable photos of progress, issues, potential AUI liabilities
• Project Close Out
• Assist with the project closeout process through demobilizing all resources
• Ensure the completion of and file the As-Built Drawings
• Coordinate and document Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M)
• Participate in punch list process
• Assist with coordinating owner training
• Participates in Lessons Learned Meetings
• Participates in Customer Satisfaction Survey Review Meeting
• Relationships
• Effectively communicates between ALL project stakeholders regarding safety, schedule, quality control, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits and other performance standards
• Represent AUI with the highest standard of professionalism at all times
• Maintain positive, productive relationships with ALL stakeholders, including AUI employees, Subcontractors, Vendors, Owners, Architects, Engineers and regulatory entities
• Miscellaneous Duties:
• Receive Supervisory guidance with respect to overall objectives; operate within department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives and performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Safety Department, Supervisor, and Human Resources
• Identifies needed actions and enlists group’s help to resolve problem or accomplish goal
• Protects and promotes the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is received
• Assist Project Manager and Safety Department to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place
• Gain professional development through on-the-job training, observation, and classroom training
• Travel when required (Dependent on jobsite location)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, & Powerpoint
• Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Effectively communicate with team and supervisor.
• Frequently is required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:
• Traveling is required
• Frequent Outdoor weather conditions (May perform some work in a field office)
• Moderate to high noise level
• Light to moderate physical activity
  
  

Minimum Of 1 Year Of Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Applications

Viewpoint experience

Procore experience

Able to read and understand blueprints and drawings

Able to budget, schedule, negotiate and control costs

Familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms and conditions

Extensive Travel Required (Depending on Job Site Location)

Our Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any disability as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act, or for any other reason protected by State and/or Federal law.

Applicants – a job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, negative drug test satisfactory to the AUI drug and alcohol policy and per state law. Test will be performed at a federally certified lab. Upon request an operator/safety certification must be provided.

This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not guarantee that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete, accurate and legible manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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