Project Engineering Manager

TruGrid; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TruGrid is a leading EPC contractor delivering BESS and solar projects across North America. The Project Engineering Manager will lead design and project execution from 10 MW to 400 MW, reporting to the Director of Engineering Project Management.

You will drive engineering scope, schedule, and budget on flagship projects, interfacing with owners, OEMs, utilities, and AHJs. The role requires a strong background in utility‑scale EPC, team leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6, AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years progressive engineering and/or engineering PM experience in power generation, substations, or EPC.
• Minimum 4+ years in utility-scale BESS and/or solar PV projects (10–400 MW).

Responsibilities

• Own engineering scope, schedule, budget, and quality across 10–400 MW projects from award to IFC.
• Direct third‑party design firms and lead milestone design reviews.
• Review and approve engineering design packages across disciplines.
• Serve as primary technical contact with Owner, Owner's Engineer, and utilities.
• Develop and execute the engineering execution plan.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget; take corrective action as needed.
• Lead design change management, RFIs, submittals, NCRs, and as‑builts.
• Mentor and develop a team of Project Engineers; uphold safety‑first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Procore

Bluebeam

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Job description

TruGrid is a leading contractor of battery energy storage systems and solar projects, dedicated to advancing the energy transition across North America. Our commitment to excellence in both our projects and our workplace has positioned TruGrid as a growing and trusted employer and partner in the renewable energy industry.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, our team brings extensive experience in the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and integration of utility‑scale renewable energy projects. By leveraging cutting‑edge technologies, we deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective energy solutions that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to a sustainable future. In addition to our EPC expertise, TruGrid has a robust operations & maintenance division that services both energy storage and solar assets.

At TruGrid, we believe the success of every project is driven by the strength of the people behind it. That’s why recruiting and retaining top‑tier talent is a priority to ensure excellence across every level of our operations.

If you’re passionate about creating a better, more sustainable future, TruGrid offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most skilled project execution teams and engineers.

Role Summary

TruGrid is a utility‑scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor specializing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and solar PV projects across North America. The Project Engineering Manager leads the design and project execution of utility‑scale BESS, solar, and hybrid projects from 10 MW to 400 MW. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Project Management, this role owns the execution of engineering scope on construction sites, schedule, and budget from project award through detailed design, construction support, and as‑builts. The successful candidate will both lead a team of Project Engineers and personally drive engineering execution on flagship projects, serving as the primary technical interface with the Owner, Owner's Engineer, OEMs, interconnecting utilities, and AHJs.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Own engineering scope, schedule, budget, and quality across utility‑scale BESS, solar, and hybrid projects (10–400 MW), from project award through final IFC design and construction support.
• Manage and direct third‑party design firms and lead design reviews at each milestone (30%/60%/90%/IFC) with the Owner and Owner's Engineer.
• Review and approve engineering design packages across all engineering disciplines.
• Serve as primary technical contact for the Owner, Owner's Engineer, Independent Engineer, interconnecting utility, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Develop and execute the engineering execution plan
• Monitor progress and expenditures against schedule and budget, taking corrective action when needed.
• Lead engineering change management, RFI and submittal management, NCRs, and as‑built documentation
• Define and track engineering KPIs.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical, schedule, and operational risks; maintain a living risk register and drive mitigation jointly with the Project Manager and Client.
• Support development of technical specifications and bid packages; participate in technical bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and Project Management.
• Partner with Construction, Estimating, and Scheduling to ensure designs are constructible; support commissioning, performance testing, energization, and project closeout.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Engineers; foster a collaborative, safety‑first engineering culture.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE (1547, 2800, 80), UL (1741, 9540, 9540A), NFPA (70, 70E, 855), ASCE, IFC and IBC.
• Travel up to 25% as needed to active construction sites and TruGrid offices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program or equivalent education.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive engineering and/or engineering project management experience in power generation, T&D, substations, or industrial/utility EPC projects.
• Minimum 4+ years of utility‑scale BESS and/or solar PV project experience, with direct exposure to projects in the 10–400 MW range.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle (FEED through commissioning) and managing third‑party design firms, OEMs, and Owner's Engineers.
• Prior supervisory or technical‑lead experience, including mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; comfortable in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / FE certification at minimum, with a clear path to PE licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam, Google Earth and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Engineering Management or a related engineering discipline.
• PE licensure.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with ERCOT interconnection processes and market participation requirements (CAISO and MISO experience a plus).
• TruGrid is currently only considering candidates located in AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA and WA.