Engineer II - Solar

Granite Construction•Yakima, WA

1d•$79,972 - $119,958•Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is located in Quincy, WA The solar industry is booming, and we are excited to continue growing our team! This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information on solar projects varying in size, up to 500MW. This position is responsible for ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards relating to the pre-drill, post installation, tracker installation and/or module installation on large scale solar projects. Essential Job Accountabilities Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing. Review and prepare daily cost reporting to the project team and upper management. Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed. Interface with all on-site departments as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, in order to support overall project schedule. Create 3-week look ahead schedules on a weekly basis with input from the project team. Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications. Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy. Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized. Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements. Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job. Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids. Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates. May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met. Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication. Prepare daily report and participate in daily plan of the day (POD) meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
2+ year’s construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and HCSS (Heavyjob).
Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Team player.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on solar projects is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
Review and prepare daily cost reporting to the project team and upper management.
Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
Interface with all on-site departments as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, in order to support overall project schedule.
Create 3-week look ahead schedules on a weekly basis with input from the project team.
Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy.
Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.
Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met.
Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
Prepare daily report and participate in daily plan of the day (POD) meetings.