Project Engineer

Orenda•New York, NY

20d•$75,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer is the coordination and documentation backbone of Orenda's BESS construction projects. Working primarily from our Brooklyn office across a portfolio of active builds, you own the flow of information on the job: the submittal and RFI pipeline, the project logs and records, meeting minutes, and the scheduling of inspections. You keep information and coordination moving so the field never waits on the office. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you screen incoming submittits and RFIs, route each to the right reviewer, chase it to closure, and keep every log and archive current. You represent Orenda on site on an event-driven basis, going out to witness inspections and acceptance tests, capture as-built documentation and photos, and coordinate with AHJs and Con Edison. You work with the Construction Manager and Engineer of Record to drive fast resolution of technical and contractual issues and keep the work progressing. This role offers a direct path into construction management and the chance to learn the fast-growing energy storage industry from the inside, ideal for someone who is organized, technically curious, and eager to grow their career. As you master Orenda's contracts, project controls, and BESS systems, you take on more responsibility. The position is office-based in Brooklyn with regular travel to active project sites across the NYC metro area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on construction experience.
Background in construction project coordination, engineering, document control, or a comparable role, with the organization and drive to own a project's information flow.
Strong organization and written-communication skills, with the discipline to own logs, trackers, and documentation.
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications well enough to screen submittals and verify field conditions.
Proficiency with, or fast aptitude for, construction project management software and modern productivity and AI tools.
Willingness to travel to active NYC-area sites.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or broader renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with NYC agencies (DOB, FDNY, DEP) and Con Edison processes.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward a PE license.
Experience with submittal/RFI workflows in platforms such as Procore or Kahua.

Responsibilities

Own the submittal and RFI pipeline: Keep submittals and RFIs moving from the moment they land. Screen each for completeness and compliance, decide where it needs to go (Engineer of Record, Construction Manager, or other departments), and hold reviewers and contractors to deadlines to keep projects moving.
Own the logs and registers: Maintain the single source of truth for project status. Keep the logs for submittals, RFIs, change orders, drawings and transmittals, equipment, and permits accurate and current.
Own the project record: Keep the records and archives (AHJ correspondence, insurance, legal, contracts) organized and the document system current and authoritative.
Drive inspections to completion: Line up and sequence AHJ inspections (FDNY, DOB, DEP, Con Edison) and required special inspections, and prepare the site and documentation so they clear on the first attempt.
Be the Owner's representative on site: Oversee inspections and acceptance tests, witness and document the work. Represent Orenda with trades, AHJs, and Con Edison.
Run the project cadence: Capture decisions and action items in the construction meeting minutes, and keep the project directory and participant matrix current.
Be the Construction Manager's force multiplier: Surface issues early with the context to act on them, and take on more of the project as you grow into it.
Champion safety: Reinforce Orenda's safety expectations on every site visit, call out hazards on the spot, and help drive every site toward zero recordable incidents.