Primoris Services Corporation · 1 day ago
Project Engineer (California Solar EPC)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expPrimoris Services Corporation is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power. The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating engineering efforts, managing project controls, and ensuring safe and effective project execution from pre-construction through closeout.
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Responsibilities
Directly lead, coach and mentor a team of Field Engineers (FEs), including how the FEs support Trade Superintendents, as well as project tracking and reporting
Support the project’s safety program and protocols in all aspects of project design, engineering, and construction execution activities
Support the project’s quality assurance program and protocols to ensure every effort is made to build the project right the first time
Coordinate all design issues with Trade Superintendents and third-party engineers (EOR)
Act as engineering liaison for the construction team, third-party Engineer of Record, client and internal engineering resources from award through final completion
Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process
Coordinate documents for construction with the Engineering Team and field operations
Manage site document control system
Coordinate, manage and oversight permitting
Coordinate with Field Engineering and third-party engineering to complete As-Built records
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Assist the site in promptly identifying and addressing issues
FE Reporting Audit: Ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness in reporting (e.g., progress maps, POD, Monthly/Weekly reports, 3-week look-a-heads)
Engineering Calls: Update engineering PPT on design, permits, and operations open items for the PV and HV sites of the project
PV EOR Calls: Manage and update the agenda on ACC for PV engineering oversight, including submittals and RFIs
Update and collaborate with the PM and home office Project Controller on project budgeting, spend reporting, trend analysis, change order management and cash flow reporting
Daily, weekly and monthly internal and external project reporting
Provide input to the PowerPoint presentation for Quarterly WIP
Ensure crew matrices and production trackers are being developed and updated by Trade Superintendents
Weekly schedule updates
Helping the Site Manager with indirect cost activities (Gas, Ice, Water, Site Trucks)
Process Improvement: Regularly review and refine processes for efficiency
Cost and Production Analysis: Support Field Engineers with tools and formulas for analyses
Ad-hoc reports requested by the Client
May assume responsibility for site operations in the Site Manager’s absence
Qualification
Required
The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible, from pre-construction, execution and through to close out phases of the project for coordinating with internal home-office engineering and managing engineering firms to ensure the project is following processes and standards to ensure the plant achieves reliable, quality, cost effective and safe designs
The PE has the responsibility for engineering and design technical matters at the project site
The PE also updates, maintains, and schedules internal meetings to review engineering concerns, permits, agreements, operational planning, material issues, utility installation, and project controls related to schedule and cost performance reviews
The PE collaborates with the home-office Project Controls team (schedule and finance) and is responsible for progress reporting, cost control analysis, project cost forecasting, cash flow development and progress reporting, change management and contingency management
The PE is located on a project site and reports project controls related information of the daily operations of the project by working closely with the Project Manager, the Site Manager, Trade Superintendents and Field Engineers
Field Engineers report directly to the PE - the PE will lead the training efforts of the Field Engineers to ensure Primoris' processes are learned, developed, and demonstrated
Directly lead, coach and mentor a team of Field Engineers (FEs), including how the FEs support Trade Superintendents, as well as project tracking and reporting
Support the project's safety program and protocols in all aspects of project design, engineering, and construction execution activities
Support the project's quality assurance program and protocols to ensure every effort is made to build the project right the first time
Coordinate all design issues with Trade Superintendents and third-party engineers (EOR)
Act as engineering liaison for the construction team, third-party Engineer of Record, client and internal engineering resources from award through final completion
Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process
Coordinate documents for construction with the Engineering Team and field operations
Manage site document control system
Coordinate, manage and oversight permitting
Coordinate with Field Engineering and third-party engineering to complete As-Built records
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Assist the site in promptly identifying and addressing issues
FE Reporting Audit: Ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness in reporting (e.g., progress maps, POD, Monthly/Weekly reports, 3-week look-a-heads)
Engineering Calls: Update engineering PPT on design, permits, and operations open items for the PV and HV sites of the project
PV EOR Calls: Manage and update the agenda on ACC for PV engineering oversight, including submittals and RFIs
The PE is the site-based Project Controls representative and is responsible for the following activities: Update and collaborate with the PM and home office Project Controller on project budgeting, spend reporting, trend analysis, change order management and cash flow reporting
Daily, weekly and monthly internal and external project reporting
Provide input to the PowerPoint presentation for Quarterly WIP
Ensure crew matrices and production trackers are being developed and updated by Trade Superintendents
Weekly schedule updates
Helping the Site Manager with indirect cost activities (Gas, Ice, Water, Site Trucks)
Process Improvement: Regularly review and refine processes for efficiency
Cost and Production Analysis: Support Field Engineers with tools and formulas for analyses
Ad-hoc reports requested by the Client
May assume responsibility for site operations in the Site Manager's absence
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years of experience in renewables, solar experience is a plus
Experience working as a PE in an Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm is a plus
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
Detail oriented
Accounting (math and record-keeping)
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
Ability to give presentations to groups of 10 or more people
Involved with and understands two or more trade disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning)
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, e-mail), Adobe Acrobat/BlueBeam, P6 or other scheduling applications, Visio and engineering software applications
Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills
Project Controls Leads are expected to re-locate to the project site for the duration of each construction project they are assigned to (project duration averages 6-15 months)
Benefits
401k with Employer Match
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Paid Time off
10 Paid Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan
Straight time overtime
Eligible for Project Bonus
Per Diem
Company
Primoris Services Corporation
Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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