GSP Project Engineer

Ampcus • Warm Springs, VA

68d

About The Position

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. We are seeking a candidate to serve as a Project Engineer with an emphasis on Electrical engineering backgrounds and proven record of completed Electrical projects. Resource should be experienced with organizing, coordinating, and overseeing engineering design. Will be expected to build and compile technical documentation, scopes, and other project support documentation. One of the main tasks will be to act as an owner's representative for all engineering aspects of projects they are assigned to, and to their knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to improve the performance and reliability of electrical systems in a hydro plant environment. They are to provide work supervision, installation, construction, and understanding of maintenance of electrical systems in a hydro plant. The Project Engineer is the technical coordinator of all engineering tasks for the project(s), the engineering subject matter expert (SME) during RFP and Bid Reviews, and assists the Project Leader/Project Manager with coordinating related project tasks.

Requirements

• Demonstrates skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to develop, manage and monitor project engineering performance to ensure results meet project requirements and schedules.
• Ability to coordinate the resolution of technical problems and implement changes.
• Skilled in problem solving, attention to detail.
• Skilled in comparing construction specifications and material requirements to physical and material work products.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting manuals, technical instructions, and drawings, with an ability to accurately prepare brief written reports.
• Skilled in use of personal computer and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in hydro power plants.
• Minimum HS Diploma Required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are executed with Safety and Environmental Compliance as the primary focus of all personnel supporting his/her projects.
• Work with Project Leader/Manager to understand project scopes and help develop written scopes of work, including scopes of work specifically for a contracted Owners Engineer (OE).
• Interface with PG Engineering, Station Management, and other departments as needed to help develop the project.
• Assist Project Leader/Manager with RFP and Bid Review processes.
• Develop engineering specifications for RFP and review/revise specifications and guidance as needed.
• Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process on behalf of Project Leader/Manager.
• Review all development information submitted by OE or acquired by external developer.
• Review land utilization by OE as applicable.
• Review overall site design by OE as applicable.
• Review energy performance by OE as applicable.
• Review Zoning/Land Use Permit requirements.
• Provide and coordinate project information for EPC RFP process.
• Coordinate Review of EPC submittals by OE.
• Develop project-specific EPC exhibits.
• Confirm project AC capacity and design for interconnections as applicable.
• Review EPC proposals and identify spec deviations and exclusions from EPC bid required standards.
• Review EPC proposal site plans and technical data.
• Review EPC proposed specification changes with internal project stakeholders.
• Assist Project Leader/Manager on developing/reviewing a Bid Review Matrix, provide guidance and knowledge to aid in the determination of the chosen bidder.
• Manage/coordinate engineering questions, answers, reviewing, and technical troubleshooting with the OE and/or chosen bidder (EPC).
• Coordinate engineering reviews with appropriate counterparts in PG Engineering.
• Work with Project Leader/Project Manager to ensure engineering deliverables are met as agreed to in a contract between the client and the OE and/or EPC.
• Review work in the field with compliance to engineering specifications as laid out in the contract between the client and the OE and/or EPC.
• Provide knowledge and troubleshooting assistance during the startup and commissioning of the project(s).
• Assist the Project Leader/Project Manager with other tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree