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Vanguard Energy Partners LLC · 3 weeks ago

Project Engineer (Solar)

Branchburg, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Vanguard Energy Partners LLC is a company focused on solar and energy solutions, seeking a Project Engineer to assist in managing various energy projects. The role involves supporting project management, coordinating logistics, and ensuring safety and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

CommercialEnergyIndustrialSolar

Hiring Manager

CJ Minetti Jr.

Responsibilities

Support the management of construction projects for the installation of Photo Voltaic, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Microgrid, and other Distributed/Onsite Energy Systems

Assists in ordering material for the projects and placing purchase orders

Coordinate material and equipment logistics with the project superintendent

Maintain and exceed labor production

Obtain Quotes/Bids/Estimates for all materials and labor for the PM’s approval

Identify and qualify subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work

Communicates as required to ensure subcontractor and vendor work is being done by the contract

Interacts with Engineering and Estimating with feedback on estimates, cost, best practices, etc

Participate in design review meetings

Assist PM with managing the Project Superintendents to ensure a safe and quality project

Maintain daily paperwork (i.e. Field reports, schedule updates, and email correspondence)

Save all project documents in the appropriate folders in the shared drives

Assist with updating project schedules and detailed cost reports to be reviewed with leadership at monthly project review meetings

Be an active member of VEP’s safety program

Assist in preparation of project close-out requirements including cost history, operation and maintenance manuals, punch-list management, and inspections

Qualification

Electrical BackgroundConstruction ManagementProject SchedulingDocumentation ManagementCommunication SkillsMultitaskingSafety Program ParticipationConceptual Knowledge of Energy SystemsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a combination of education and appropriate experience

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in construction

Will be required to effectively manage all essential job duties and meet assigned deadlines

Ability to maintain onsite project documentation

Ability to schedule and coordinate all site work

Must be well organized and detail-oriented

Ability to multitask and manage multiple sites

Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact with people on all levels ensuring that all external and internal communication is carried out to a high standard

Highly motivated, driven, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred

Prefer an Electrical Background

A conceptual knowledge of Racking systems, Panels, Inverters, DC wiring, AC wiring, Interconnection, DAS, Battery, Gensets, Turbines, ATS, Switchgear, NEC, Rapid Shutdown will be beneficial