Renewables Project Engineer II

$75 – 90k/Year + Bonus + ESOP + Exceptional Benefits

Position Overview

The Renewables Project Engineer II is responsible for providing a higher level of technical coordination on project tasks in support of the Project Manager. The Project Engineer II has limited customer and field interaction. This exempt position is an individual contributor and may be positioned on a project site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be able to work on assignment at remote jobsites for extended periods, up to 10 months a year.
• Provide project engineering support to Project Managers with minimal supervisory direction.
• Assist in the development of entry level project staff, including but not limited to: PE I, Administrative Support, and Field Engineer.
• Formulate project schedules based on estimated hours, electrical tasks, project milestones, resource leveling, Project Manager Guidelines, and project criteria.
• Perform inspections as part of WBE quality control programs on site.
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Project Foremen.
• Discuss utility service, supply, or project-related issues with inter-departmental personnel and field forces, representatives of agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Evaluate all Requests for Information (RFIs) and call attention to areas of need.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor submittals and shop drawings (single line, lighting, and switch gear quantity and type) for conformance to project documents.
• Organize and follow up on the submittal process, ensuring project deadlines are followed.
• Assist in the creation and issue the Subcontractors’ contracts with the oversight of the Project Manager.
• Assemble complete bills of material and coordinate with the Project Manager to finalize the purchase orders.
• Review, identify potential mistakes, and process change order requests.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of value engineering and pre-fabrication opportunities.
• Develop project change order estimates and proposals at the Project Manager’s or Estimator’s direction.
• Perform all processes and procedures that support the project close-out phase.
• Participates in meetings with supervisors for project-specific scheduling, budgeting, and planning. Assists with a two-week look ahead.
• Attend on-site project meetings with Project Managers when appropriate.

Experience & Education

• 1-4 years of electrical Project Engineer and combined electrical estimating experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related degree or successful graduation from an electrical training program
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
• Familiarity with project management and estimating software
• Proven ability to understand and analyze electrical terminology, drawings, theory, etc. is required
• Proven ability to communicate with clients professionally both in-person and remotely

Join a growing team delivering innovative security solutions for commercial, education, healthcare, and government clients while playing a key role in both project execution and company growth.