Traveling Project Engineer – Solar EPC (Field-Based)

SST Direct; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per‑diem available

Company Truck & Fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for an EPC firm that self‑performs significant solar construction. This role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and extending to West Texas; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

The position involves planning, cost estimation, scheduling, and contractor coordination to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project delivery. Salary starts at $75,000 with a 10% annual bonus, per‑diem, a company truck and fuel card, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Organize and control project elements to complete engineering projects.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and conferring with management.
• Assign personnel to phases and review contractor bids.
• Study product design, customer requirements, and performance standards to determine specs.
• Prepare cost estimates and conduct tests to verify product performance.
• Study project plans to determine schedules and time requirements.
• Monitor progress and coordinate activities to maintain the schedule.
• Review design and plan changes and manage project costs and expenditures.
• Maintain project data and backup information.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Design skills

Project management

Construction means and methods

Process improvement

Technical understanding

Documentation skills

Safety management

Supervision

CAD/CAD/CAM design

Education

Bachelor's or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for an EPC firm that self‑performs significant solar construction. This role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and extending to West Texas; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

The position involves planning, cost estimation, scheduling, and contractor coordination to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project delivery. Salary starts at $75,000 with a 10% annual bonus, per‑diem, a company truck and fuel card, and comprehensive benefits.