Project Engineer (Solar)

Vanguard Energy Partners LLC; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401 K with company match

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Engineer to support the management of construction projects focused on Solar, BESS, and Microgrid initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role includes responsibilities like project documentation, material purchasing, and collaboration with Project Managers and Superintendents. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and a 401 K with company match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in construction required.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Prefer an Electrical Background.

Responsibilities

• Support management of construction projects for installation.
• Assist PM with managing Project Superintendents.
• Maintain daily paperwork including field reports and updates.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Construction management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Director of Talent Acquisition at Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.

The Project Engineer position is responsible for assisting the VP of Developer/ Utility Operations and Project Managers with the successful management of Solar, BESS, and Microgrid Projects. The Project Engineer will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and help to oversee its quality control, organization, scheduling, and implementation. This position will require travel.

With direction from the Project Managers, the Project Engineer will help ensure projects schedules and submittals are properly documented, maintained, and communicated. The Project Engineer will help with purchasing materials for projects and coordinating the logistics of delivery with the Superintendents. The Project Engineer will be directly involved in VEP’s safety initiatives.

Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees as well as a 401 K with a company match.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the management of construction projects for the installation of Photo Voltaic, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Microgrid, and other Distributed/Onsite Energy Systems.
• Assists in ordering material for the projects and placing purchase orders.
• Coordinate material and equipment logistics with the project superintendent
• Maintain and exceed labor production.
• Obtain Quotes/Bids/Estimates for all materials and labor for the PM’s approval.
• Identify and qualify subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work.
• Communicates as required to ensure subcontractor and vendor work is being done by the contract.
• Interacts with Engineering and Estimating with feedback on estimates, cost, best practices, etc.
• Assist PM with managing the Project Superintendents to ensure a safe and quality project.
• Maintain daily paperwork (i.e. Field reports, schedule updates, and email correspondence)
• Save all project documents in the appropriate folders in the shared drives.
• Assist with updating project schedules and detailed cost reports to be reviewed with leadership at monthly project review meetings
• Be an active member of VEP’s safety program.
• Assist in preparation of project close-out requirements including cost history, operation and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a combination of education and appropriate experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in construction
• Prefer an Electrical Background
• Will be required to effectively manage all essential job duties and meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to maintain onsite project documentation
• Ability to schedule and coordinate all site work
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple sites
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people on all levels ensuring that all external and internal communication is carried out to a high standard.
• Highly motivated, driven, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• A conceptual knowledge of Racking systems, Panels, Inverters, DC wiring, AC wiring, Interconnection, DAS, Battery, Gensets, Turbines, ATS, Switchgear, NEC, Rapid Shutdown will be beneficial.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Engineering

Industries

Construction and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing