Renewable Energy Procurement Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Engineer to lead sourcing of critical equipment for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from early pursuit through contract award and transition to project teams. You will conduct market research, qualify suppliers, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal to optimize pricing, schedule, and risk while supporting continuous improvement and project

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 3 years' of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. General knowledge of supply chain management and procurement, as well as construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, lump sum, and Design/Build processes preferred.
• Strong math and analytical skills with a close attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.

Responsibilities

• Perform market research, and establish and maintain relationships within the industry to stay informed on Energy Storage, Modules, Inverters, Transformers, Racking, Foundations, and SCADA packages.
• Lead the supplier and product qualification process and benchmarking of new products.
• Create the RFPs based on project requirements and solicit proposals.
• Evaluate proposals for pricing, exclusions, and alignment with project requirements and RFP terms.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, services, and lead times with suppliers.
• Coordinate with operations to resolve quality issues with vendors.
• Conduct project site visits and vendor inspections where appropriate.
• Foster a smart and healthy culture aligned with McCarthy core values.

Skills

Strong math and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Engineer to lead sourcing of critical equipment for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from early pursuit through contract award and transition to project teams. You will conduct market research, qualify suppliers, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal to optimize pricing, schedule, and risk while supporting continuous improvement and project