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Primoris Services Corporation · 1 day ago

Project Engineer (Solar EPC)

Primoris Renewable Energy is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction provider specializing in solar power. The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating engineering efforts and managing project controls to ensure successful project execution and compliance with safety and quality standards.

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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

Project ControlsEngineering DesignRenewable Energy ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsAccounting SkillsDetail OrientedOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

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)
Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots)
Must pass a physical exam if required
Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways
Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations)
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads)
Able to stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel)
Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required

Benefits

401k with Employer Match
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Paid Time off
10 Paid Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Primoris Services Corporation

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Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2006-11-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Koti Vadlamudi
Chief Executive Officer
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