Senior Project Engineer - Renewables

Mesa Associates; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 109,561 - 151,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Group Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

401(K) Matching Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to manage large-scale projects in wind, solar, and hybrid systems. This role involves a blend of technical project work and project management, ensuring seamless collaboration between clients and design teams. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in renewable project design and a commitment to safety and compliance. Join a team that values professional development and work-life balance, and make a significant impact in the energy sector while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of project experience in renewable energy.
• PE License required for technical project work.

Responsibilities

• Manage large multi-discipline Renewable projects.
• Lead project teams to achieve goals and objectives.
• Conduct technical reviews and facilitate communication.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge of Renewable Projects

Coordination with Clients and Vendors

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

PDS - 11 / Power Delivery Substation

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Mesa seeks a motivated Project Engineer to manage large multi-discipline Renewable projects (wind, solar, BESS, hybrid). This role will augment our existing and growing Renewable team that currently supports several clients ranging from utilities and energy developers to EPC contractors. The position requires approximately 50% technical project work (PE License required) and 50% project management. Responsibilities will include technical review of design deliverables, coordinating between disciplines, communication and collaboration with the client's project managers and project engineers, as well as collaborating and working with other design teams from external consultants.

Required abilities:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of large renewable projects (greater than 20 MW) and the expected design deliverables to support these projects.
• Possess strong verbal and written communications skills. Ability to coordinate with and interface with clients, vendors, engineers, colleagues, and other electric utilities personnel.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively with clients, peers, and affiliates.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possesses ability to understand and implement new processes/procedures with regards to Project and Program management.
• Knowledgeable regarding the technical Project Management expectations for development, analysis, design, interconnection, and construction of large renewable projects.
• Experience with wind, solar, BESS, and high voltage substation equipment, systems and projects.
• Believes effective integration is the key to project success.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
• 8-10 years of relevant project experience
• Has multi-year experience leading renewable design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Propose on Projects: Review and evaluate technical RFPs and help develop proposals and cost estimates for engineering analysis, power system studies, and detailed design.
• Initiate projects: Complete project initiation documents, which include detailed work scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion.
• Project Definition: Assist Project Team in defining/clarifying project scope and level of detail required to satisfy customer expectations and project requirements.
• Manage Project Implementation – Lead the assigned project teams and subcontractors to ensure that project goals/objectives are achieved and the expected deliverables are aligned with the scope and client needs.
• Perform some technical reviews of completed project work to check for errors.
• Possibly serve as Engineer of Record for project deliverables.
• Communicates effectively with project team, subcontractor, and clients as required to facilitate coordination of design or construction activities and flow of technical information. This includes tracking/resolving action items, information requests and assisting the design team in the resolution of technical issues as required.
• Must be able to conduct large meetings/calls with numerous project stakeholders, drive consensus and resolution to challenges discussed, drive assignment, follow-up, and completion, of action items.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule

Annual salary range:

$109,561.32-$151,295.77

The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate, internal equity, work location, and hiring department’s fiscal resources.

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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