Remote Power Construction Cost & Schedule Engineer

National Association of Women in Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Construction Project Cost and Schedule Engineer (open to all levels) to review capital costs and schedules for power generation projects including wind, solar, hydro, and thermal. The role supports due diligence and owner’s engineering activities, with travel to site visits as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering or construction and has progressive experience in cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in engineering or construction with two plus years of relevant industrial experience.
• Four or more years for mid-level roles in similar fields; relevant experience.
• Eight or more years for senior-level positions in industrial, power delivery or power generation project design.
• Construction experience to include estimating, scheduling, project controls, or project engineering with increasing responsibility.
• Field engineering experience during construction of projects.
• Strong communication with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Experience with project controls: estimating, reviewing contractor proposals, equipment supply agreements, creating and reviewing schedules.
• General knowledge of construction safety.
• Familiar with Primavera and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Self-starter; able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to project sites; possible international travel.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers during transactional due diligence reviews.
• Serve as subject matter expert in cost estimating and project scheduling; review EPC contract exhibits and project budgets, forecasts, estimates, and schedules.
• Provide Owner’s Engineering and Advisory support.
• Assist the team in supporting project reviews, developing sales proposals, and technology assessments.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BS in engineering or construction

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Construction Project Cost and Schedule Engineer (open to all levels) to review capital costs and schedules for power generation projects including wind, solar, hydro, and thermal. The role supports due diligence and owner’s engineering activities, with travel to site visits as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering or construction and has progressive experience in cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls.