EPC Project Engineer

Csi Electrical Contractors • Santa Fe Springs, CA

243d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating with individuals, managing engineering firms, and following processes and standards to ensure the Company achieves reliable, quality, and safe designs. This person will be responsible for facilitating the design process from conceptual through IFC design. They will be responsible for managing 3rd party engineering firms, working with CSI internal engineering resources, and being the project lead in all aspects of project design. This responsibility will align and work with the construction team to ensure they have the necessary design information, quantities, and parameters to build the work. They will support the project design by ensuring the design meets the contractual, technical, safety, and quality requirement from Client, Company, and Industry Specifications and Standards. This position will have travel and project responsibilities to support the site team and lead design reviews as required. This position will not manage or supervise the construction activities performed on the project site.

Requirements

• BS in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum of three years in the solar + BESS EPC, with a strong knowledge of construction sequencing, construction methods, and materials practices, including knowledge of electrical systems.
• OSHA 30 certification desired, but not mandatory.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) status or qualified to take test desired, but not mandatory.
• Can be a combination of trade, education, and relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Database experience is a plus.
• Experience with Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Positive and proactive attitude and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent reasoning skills for identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment and practices used in solar power plant construction.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people/resources.
• Knowledge and skills of providing best-in-class customer service.
• Ability to ensure the outcome and results from work performed and effective resources.
• Knowledge of electrical power engineering principles and familiarity with computer and analytical tools related to equipment sizing, load flow, and power quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct multiple 3rd party design firms working towards Issued for Construction Drawings for Electrical, Civil, and Structural designs.
• Coordinate and lead design reviews at each design milestone.
• Perform the overall coordination and integration of technical activities in engineering projects and services.
• Work with project managers to facilitate design understanding as the start of construction occurs.
• Seek opportunities to add value to the project.
• Manage 3rd party engineering resources to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain and manage engineering schedules and budgets to meet the requirements of the project.
• Review and facilitate approval of materials to be used on the project.
• Ensure takeoffs are complete and accurate for material procurement.
• Nurture and maintain key professional relationships with utilities, owners, engineering firms, and energy subject matter experts.
• Coordinate, lead, and document regularly scheduled calls between applicable parties.
• Assure projects are designed and constructed according to all applicable safety standards.
• Ensure design deliverables are received in time to support procurement and project schedule.
• Acts as a technical resource for project construction teams.
• Responsible for engineering document control process, including client and engineering transmittals, RFI's, and associated logs.
• Apply for and complete local permits as specified by the contract.
• Ensure that each design is developed with consideration for efficient installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Review implications of project design changes and make recommendations.
• Recognize, document, and report cost impacts due to design changes.
• Train and develop Field Engineers and Field Coordinators in engineering management, document control, and RFI processes.

Benefits

• Salary $75,000-$110,000/ year.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%.
• Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree