Traveling Project Engineer - Solar EPC

SST Direct; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Per diem

Company vehicle

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of construction for utility-scale solar projects. The position requires 100% travel across the Southeast and West Texas; recent grads are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include organizing project elements, developing objectives, managing bids, and controlling schedules and costs. A civil-engineering degree is required, with Spanish a plus and strong MS Office/ scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite; exposure to schedule software like Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Develops project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans and conferring with management.
• Assigns personnel to phases and elements and reviews contractor bids.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Designs and conducts tests to confirm product performance.
• Determines project schedule by studying plans, estimating time, and sequencing elements.
• Maintains schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls plan by reviewing design, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Approves expenditures and manages contractor contracts to control costs.
• Prepares project status reports and analyzes trends.
• Maintains project data by writing programs and backing up data.

Skills

project management

budgeting

scheduling

client coordination

documentation

CAD/CAM

construction means and methods

risk management

quality assurance

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of construction for utility-scale solar projects. The position requires 100% travel across the Southeast and West Texas; recent grads are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include organizing project elements, developing objectives, managing bids, and controlling schedules and costs. A civil-engineering degree is required, with Spanish a plus and strong MS Office/ scheduling