Renewable Energy Project Engineer - EPC & Design-Build

Sargent Electric Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company, established in 1907, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Business Unit. This role may be remote, with preference given to candidates located near Pittsburgh, PA.

You will provide technical oversight and manage engineering scopes for EPC and Design-Build projects with challenging schedule milestones, partnering with customers, project teams, engineers, vendors, and field leaders to define, refine, and optimize project solutions through

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in electrical engineering or construction management preferred; 3–5 years related experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, protection and control, and relay settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and develop constructable solutions for EPC and design-build projects.
• Coordinate execution of engineering activities with Project Management and Field Management teams.
• Work with subcontractors to assemble qualified, experienced project teams.
• Support proposals, estimating, and sales efforts by identifying critical equipment, material specifications, technical solutions, and customer requirements through meetings, site visits, vendor shops, and collaboration with other operating units.
• Help define engineering requirements and support the selection of engineering companies based on qualifications, experience, resource availability, workload/backlog, project understanding, cost, and references.
• Review plans, contracts, and specifications to help protect the Company’s interests, meet contractual obligations, and ensure work is completed accordingly.
• Contribute to project schedules, budgets, and related reports, ensuring information is accurate and updated in a timely manner.
• Support EPC procurement by working with engineers and vendors to establish economical solutions, maintain schedules, and urgently address critical path items.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, owners, engineers, vendors, suppliers, and other project-related firms and personnel to minimize conflicts and maximize project outcomes.
• Support client satisfaction as a key driver of the Company’s reputation and ability to secure new and repeat business.
• Participate in self-improvement and leadership development programs to enhance individual effectiveness, achievement, and long-term success.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Sargent Electric Company, established in 1907, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Business Unit. This role may be remote, with preference given to candidates located near Pittsburgh, PA.

You will provide technical oversight and manage engineering scopes for EPC and Design-Build projects with challenging schedule milestones, partnering with customers, project teams, engineers, vendors, and field leaders to define, refine, and optimize project solutions through