Applied High Voltage, LLC · 2 days ago
Preconstruction Engineer
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expApplied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced professionals. The Preconstruction Engineer will be responsible for managing preconstruction activities for HV and MV electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and collaborating with various departments to meet project objectives.
ConstructionElectrical DistributionService Industry
Responsibilities
Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects
Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc
Interface and coordinate with other departments, including preconstruction, engineering, procurement, project management, field services and legal
Review and analyze client provided documentation to determine project requirements, design parameters, and potential design challenges
Utilize client requested design guidelines to calculate project specific technical requirements, project feasibility, and project quantities
Develop preliminary designs and concepts that comply with applicable codes and project specifications
Evaluate multiple design options with respect to major equipment selection, site constraints, construction costs, and customer preferences etc. Communicate options clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to capture multi-disciplinary aspects of projects (civil, electrical, utility interconnection, procurement, etc.)
Communicate conceptual project designs to internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors
Assist in development of cost estimates
Assist with vendor and subcontractor bid packages and RFI’s during bidding phase
Lead development of project proposals, including thorough description of project inclusions, exclusions and assumptions, completion of supporting proposal deliverables, etc
Present proposals to department and company leadership prior to client submission
Lead interactions with client during bid evaluation phase, participating in cost reviews, RFI responses, etc
Lead contract development on awarded projects, ensuring contract scope and price aligns with proposal and estimate
Lead project kickoff/turnover to project execution team
Compile and track historical bids and project execution costs for reference/use on future bids
Qualification
Required
3+ Years' Experience in leading Proposals, Contract Development, Engineering/Design or Project Management of Transmission Level Substation and Transmission Line (13.8kV – 500 kV) projects including: All aspects of EPC substation/transmission projects, Internal engineering, Equipment and material purchasing, Construction subcontracting, Testing and Commissioning
Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects
Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc
Interface and coordinate with other departments, including preconstruction, engineering, procurement, project management, field services and legal
Review and analyze client provided documentation to determine project requirements, design parameters, and potential design challenges
Utilize client requested design guidelines to calculate project specific technical requirements, project feasibility, and project quantities
Develop preliminary designs and concepts that comply with applicable codes and project specifications
Evaluate multiple design options with respect to major equipment selection, site constraints, construction costs, and customer preferences etc. Communicate options clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to capture multi-disciplinary aspects of projects (civil, electrical, utility interconnection, procurement, etc.)
Communicate conceptual project designs to internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors
Assist in development of cost estimates
Assist with vendor and subcontractor bid packages and RFI's during bidding phase
Lead development of project proposals, including thorough description of project inclusions, exclusions and assumptions, completion of supporting proposal deliverables, etc
Present proposals to department and company leadership prior to client submission
Lead interactions with client during bid evaluation phase, participating in cost reviews, RFI responses, etc
Lead contract development on awarded projects, ensuring contract scope and price aligns with proposal and estimate
Lead project kickoff/turnover to project execution team
Compile and track historical bids and project execution costs for reference/use on future bids
Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work well with others in a team setting
Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
Demonstrated experience in the following software programs: Microsoft Word – Intermediate, Microsoft Excel – Intermediate, Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate, Microsoft Project – Basic, AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Basic
Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs
Preferred
Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable, but not required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Civil Engineering and/or related Engineering Technologies is preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
401K
Company
Applied High Voltage, LLC
Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced, hands-on professionals who make it our business to understand your objectives.
11-50 employees
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