Solar Project Engineer

Moss; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is hiring a Solar Project Engineer for our Newport, AR operations. You will work with the Project Manager and project team to coordinate pre-construction, startup, procurement, and construction activities on utility-scale solar projects across multi-state sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, internship experience, and strong communication and finance basics. The position is full-time, salary-exempt, with high travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline.
• 6 months to one-year internship experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer in the construction industry.
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members.
• Basic finance skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-construction activities: establishes document control procedures, quantity takeoffs, site investigations.
• Coordinates project start-up: reviews owner contract, startup checklist, mobilization, subcontractor selection.
• Expedites materials: develops submittal log, fabrication and delivery schedule, reviews submittal process.
• Manages construction activities: monitors schedules, quality inspections, safety compliance, meetings.
• Promotes project administration: manages RFI process, project files, progress photos and status reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Internship experience in construction

Tools

Construction project management applications

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, design-build, and public-private partnerships. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation’s top 65 general contractors, and the 3rd ranked solar EPC nationwide. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

Moss brings an honest, positive, and intelligent approach to our business that's not readily found in the construction industry. This has created recognizable, sustainable, innovative, award-winning buildings and helped our company become one of the most respected and sought-after companies in the U.S. The Moss team of experts spans the country with offices in Hawai'i, California, Texas, and Florida. Customer satisfaction is our passion. We are focused on exceeding expectations with intelligent solutions and genuine relationships. We've combined our deep expertise with a renowned level of integrity and transparency - serving as the foundation for all we do.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Solar Project Engineers work in concert with the Project Manager and project team to drive and coordinate the various processes of building utility scale solar projects. They assist Project Managers with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. They are responsible for tracking all submittals and delivery of materials and the coordination of the contract documents to avoid potential conflict.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in pre-construction activities by engaging in the following:

• establishes document control procedures
• performs quantity takeoffs
• conducts site investigation
• participates in value engineering
• participates in constructability review
• initiates Prolog setup
• monitors pre-construction schedules
• assists with subcontractor & vendor solicitation
• assists with development of QC plan
• assists with scope of work and bid package development
• documents pre-construction meetings
• initiates permit process
• assists with budget presentations
• coordinates construction of mock ups
• and reviews condo risk mitigation

Coordinates project start-up by engaging in the following:

• reviews owner contract
• assists with development of startup checklist and site utilization plan
• coordinates mobilization
• assists with subcontractor & vendor selection
• identifies critical issues & milestones
• finalizes Prolog set up
• participates in development of construction schedule
• and participates in subcontractor project orientation

Expedites materials by engaging in the following:

• develops submittal log
• establishes fabrication & delivery schedule
• confirms delivery of materials
• conducts submittal/SD review process
• reviews coordination drawings
• monitors materials stored off site
• coordinates owner furnished materials
• and verifies fabrication status

Coordinates construction activities by engaging in the following:

• strategizes with Superintendent
• conducts subcontractor pre-construction meetings
• maintains activity tracking logs
• participates in schedule updates
• conducts quality control inspections
• verifies field installations
• ensures compliance with safety procedures and policies
• coordinates storage of delivered materials
• participates in daily superintendent meetings
• participates in jobsite meetings
• maintains material expediting log
• participates in project team visits
• coordinates activities with user groups
• and assists with agency inspections

Facilitates project administration by engaging in the following:

• expedites subcontractor and vendor agreements
• assists with subcontractor and vendor insurance and bond agreements
• prepares meeting agendas and minutes
• assists with managing check-hold list
• maintains jobsite files
• processes progress photos
• assists with preparation of project status reports
• coordinates activities with project staffmaintains Prolog
• generates correspondence
• administers RFI process
• and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures

Tracks project costs by engaging in the following;

• processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests
• assists with tracking owner payments
• tracks subcontractor back charges
• and updates labor cost reports

Manages change order process by engaging in the following:

• creates change requests
• reviews scope changes
• determines schedule impacts
• issues owner notification
• expedites subcontractor and vendor pricing
• prepares cost proposal
• and negotiates proposal costs

Manages project closeout by engaging in the following:

• prepares closeout log
• participates in punch list process
• coordinates and documents owner training
• commissions building systems
• prepares O & M manuals and warranties
• compile As-Built Drawings
• coordinates transfer of attic stock
• complete subcontractor and vendor closeout
• and demobilizes site

Participates in personal career development by engaging in the following:

• participates in professional organizations
• participates in training programs
• maintains certifications and licenses
• participates in mentoring programs
• participates in seminars and conferences
• participates in continuing education programsparticipates in performance evaluation process
• and monitors action plan

Promotes company by engaging in the following:

• participates in community organizations
• participates in Task Teams
• participates in college recruiting
• participates in company activities
• participates in industry related organizations
• participates in client presentations
• participates in recognition programs
• participates in training program development
• supports mentoring programs
• participates in general recruiting
• practices core values and celebrates successes

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline
• 6 months to one-year internship experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer in the construction industry
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members
• Basic finance skills are required

JOB TITLE: SOLAR PROJECT ENGINEER

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME SALARY EXEMPT

JOB LOCATION: NEWPORT, AR - MULTI-STATE, REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL

REPORTING TO: SOLAR PROJECT MANAGER

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.