Project Engineer III – Sustainability

Element Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer III – Sustainability provides technical, engineering, and project coordination support to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team throughout the planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects across the Los Angeles Community College District. The role works under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead and supports Project Managers, coordinating with District personnel, campus administration, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, technical subject matter experts, consultants, and utility providers. The position supports districtwide sustainability initiatives and bond-eligible capital projects, including Energy Information Systems, building management systems, central plant and local building decarbonization, central plant optimization, LED lighting upgrades, energy-efficiency retrofits, renewable energy systems, photovoltaic systems, microgrids, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and electrification. Its work is strictly limited to activities associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. It excludes routine maintenance, repair, and operational work assigned to Facilities Maintenance & Operations. The Project Engineer supports project documentation and technical coordination; field verification and construction progress monitoring; schedules, submittals, RFIs, changes, and project records; stakeholder meetings and follow-up; project scoping, due diligence, feasibility, budgets, schedules, and approvals; and commissioning and closeout. Work is performed in accordance with approved project scopes, applicable project requirements, and bond eligibility limitations.

Requirements

At least seven years of professional experience in a similar role or position in construction.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
Ability to effectively manage daily work in a fast-paced environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience on educational programs or projects and Division of the State Architect projects.
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for reviewing, marking up, and coordinating project documents.
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling tools and processes.
Experience utilizing enterprise-level Project Management Information Systems for project tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Familiarity with Division of the State Architect design, approval, and construction processes.
Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems, including Building Management Systems, building automation, and controls.
Experience across all parts of the project life cycle, including master planning, design, and closeout.
Professional Engineer license, Certified Construction Manager credential, or similar credentials.
Experience with sustainability projects, including Energy Information System platforms, energy-efficiency LED lighting, Building Management Systems, central plant and local building decarbonization or central plant/chillers, renewable energy and microgrids (PV, BESS), and electric vehicle charging stations.

Responsibilities

Provide technical, engineering, and project coordination support to Project Managers and the Sustainability Strike Team through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Coordinate with District personnel, College Project Teams, architects, engineers, contractors, technical subject matter experts, consultants, campus administration, the Program Management Office, and utility providers to address project requirements and technical issues.
Assist with review and coordination of design documents, technical submittals, requests for information, change order proposals, field orders, and other project documentation.
Coordinate resolution of technical issues and facilitate timely, accurate RFI responses in consultation with appropriate subject matter experts and design professionals.
Maintain and distribute current contract plans, specifications, project records, and supporting documentation.
Support field verification and construction coordination to assess compliance with approved scopes, plans, specifications, College standards, and applicable Division of the State Architect requirements.
Monitor project progress, document field observations, maintain project reports, and coordinate follow-up actions with stakeholders.
Track project schedules, change order proposals, approved changes, technical submittals, and implementation activities.
Support verification that contractors maintain required record drawings and other project documentation during construction.
Coordinate project meetings, document minutes, track action items, and communicate status and outstanding issues to stakeholders.
Assist with review of submittal procedures, RFIs, monthly invoices, and supporting project documentation as directed by Project Managers.
Support commissioning, project closeout, record documentation, and coordination of outstanding project requirements.
Support scoping and development of districtwide sustainability capital improvement projects, identifying project needs, technical requirements, site conditions, constraints, and implementation considerations.
Coordinate with stakeholders to verify project requirements, proposed scopes, and alignment with campus and District priorities.
Coordinate technical due diligence, including field assessments, infrastructure evaluations, feasibility studies, and utility coordination to verify capacity, service requirements, potential upgrades, and project constraints.
Assist Project Managers, subject matter experts, engineers, and estimators in developing and validating scopes, preliminary budgets, schedules, and implementation approaches within available funding and bond eligibility requirements.
Support preparation and coordination of project establishments, including project justification, scope and budget documentation, stakeholder reviews, and required approvals under BuildLACCD PMO Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other bond-eligible project support duties as directed by the Sustainability Strike Team Lead.