Traveling Project Engineer – Solar EPC

SST Direct; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Per-diem

Company truck & fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

PTO

Job summary

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

Salary starts at $75,000 with negotiable terms based on experience. An annual 10% bonus (plus a 10% kicker on the first 10% depending on performance) is offered, along with per-diem, a company truck and fuel card, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Organize and control project elements to complete engineering projects.
• Define objectives by reviewing proposals and plans with management.
• Assign personnel to project phases and review contractor bids.
• Determine specifications by studying product design and requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates from technical studies and tests.
• Design and conduct tests to confirm performance.
• Schedule project activities and sequence elements.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues to maintain timelines.
• Review designs and plans to control costs and changes.
• Prepare status reports and analyze trends for actions.
• Maintain project data by entering and backing up data.

Skills

Project management

CAD/CAM

Safety management

Documentation

Process improvement

Technical understanding

Supervision

Construction methods

Design skills

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Project

Job description

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

Salary starts at $75,000 with negotiable terms based on experience. An annual 10% bonus (plus a 10% kicker on the first 10% depending on performance) is offered, along with per-diem, a company truck and fuel card, and