Utility-Scale Power Project Engineer - On-Site

R-2 Contractors, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, a nationwide leader in civil and underground construction, is hiring a Project Engineer (I–III) to support utility-scale power and renewables projects in Gilbert, AZ. This on-site role offers hands-on experience with plans, RFIs, submittals, and coordination with project teams on active job sites.

Travel up to 50% and the chance to grow into a Project Manager while building your expertise in scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and field leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction field or project coordination is required.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and to support RFIs and submittals.
• Interest in schedules, quantities, costs and project details that keep work moving.
• Clear communication and proactive collaboration with field leadership and vendors.
• Willingness to travel to active jobsites; related degree valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Read drawings, review specs, and assist with submittals and RFIs.
• Monitor costs, quantities, and procurement for ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with field teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Identify issues early and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Construction field experience

Project coordination

Plan reading & specs

RFIs & submittals support

Scheduling & cost tracking

Clear communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Related degree preferred

Job description

R-2 Contractors, a nationwide leader in civil and underground construction, is hiring a Project Engineer (I–III) to support utility-scale power and renewables projects in Gilbert, AZ. This on-site role offers hands-on experience with plans, RFIs, submittals, and coordination with project teams on active job sites.

Travel up to 50% and the chance to grow into a Project Manager while building your expertise in scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and field leadership.