Project Engineer

SST Direct
US - Louisiana - Lafayette
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  • Job Type: Full time
  • 3 days ago

Job Description

**DIRECT HIRE:** We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm that self-performs a significant portion of the construction for utility-scale solar projects. This position requires 100% travel, primarily throughout the Southeast and extending as far as West Texas.
Recent college grads are encouraged to apply

* Salary starts at $75,000, please let us know what you desire, since salary is negotiable depending on experience
* Annual bonus of 10%, possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%
* Per-diem is available
* Company Truck \& Fuel card
* Comprehensive employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401k match, PTO, and more!

**Responsibilities for Project Engineer:**

* Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
* Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
* Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
* Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
* Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
* Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
* Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
* Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
* Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
* Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
* Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
* Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.

**Requirements for Project Engineer**:

* Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other related discipline required
* Spanish-speaking a plus
* Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project

**Skills preferred**:

* Requirements analysis
* Design skills
* Project management
* Construction means and methods
* Process improvement
* Technical understanding
* Documentation skills
* Safety management
* Supervision
* CAD, CAD/CAM circuit design

Once you apply, please text "PE" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply.  

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