Solar Field Project Engineer – Construction & Commissioning

IntelliPro Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem on eligible sites

75%+ travel to VA sites

Job summary

IntelliPro Group is seeking a Solar Field Engineer/ GSP Project Engineer (DE1JP00005334) to support large-scale solar construction in Virginia, with 75%+ travel to project sites. The role involves coordinating with internal and EPC teams and ensuring contract and permitting compliance on projects from 1MW to 150+ MW.

12-month+ contract, with extension potential. Compensation includes $42/hr on W2 plus per diem ($178) for qualified sites over 50 miles from residence.

Qualifications

• MUST have prior experience working as a solar field engineer.
• MUST have prior experienced with utility level solar construction projects.
• MUST have detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, systems/equipment/operations, complex construction projects, and power distribution/transmission systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office products, SAP products, Adobe products, Bluebeam, scheduling software
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Support the solar project management team by managing specific portions of the project, particularly technical issues
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as Site Owner's Representatives, Operations, Project Controls, Technical Services, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, Safety, and Supply Chain
• Coordinate with EPC counterparts, permitting agencies, and Owners Engineers
• Work with cross-functional team that includes project managers, engineers, permitting specialists, construction oversight personnel, environmental compliance coordinators, contracts and financial analysts, real estate analysts, safety specialist, and operations personnel
• Participate in status update meetings with EPC contractors
• Overseeing and monitoring construction progress, ensuring EPC contract and permitting compliance
• Participating in site walks with Environmental Compliance Coordinators to monitor permit compliance
• Managing project RFI and NCR logs
• Overseeing plant commissioning processes and participating in punch list/turnover walks with Solar Operations
• Overseeing punch list completion and reviewing contractor deliverables
• Preparing weekly reporting for internal project stakeholders
• Reviewing EPC deliverables, including specs, performance test reports, and as-built drawings for completeness
• Reviewing third party reports to monitor EPC performance and provide recommendations
• Managing turnover documentation at key milestones
• Reviewing contract Change Orders, Contractor Notices, Milestones, Certificates, etc.
• Collaborating with peer Project Engineers to ensure consistency across the project portfolio
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Report to a Manager - Construction Projects; 75%+ travel on temporary assignments to VA sites

Skills

Solar field engineer

Utility-scale solar construction

Renewable power knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

Multi-tasking

MS Office

SAP

Adobe

Bluebeam

Scheduling software

Leadership/collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

High school diploma

Job description

IntelliPro Group is seeking a Solar Field Engineer/ GSP Project Engineer (DE1JP00005334) to support large-scale solar construction in Virginia, with 75%+ travel to project sites. The role involves coordinating with internal and EPC teams and ensuring contract and permitting compliance on projects from 1MW to 150+ MW.

12-month+ contract, with extension potential. Compensation includes $42/hr on W2 plus per diem ($178) for qualified sites over 50 miles from residence.