Project Engineer

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

The Project Engineer supports the execution of DEPCOM projects and provides superior value to our customers by ensuring out projects are designed, permitted, and constructed on time and in compliance with laws, codes, and requirements. We achieve this by executing and empowering responsible and creative problem-solving, practicing impeccable engineering management, and delivering high-quality results.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with all engineering disciplines in updating engineering drawings, project design, permitting support or assistance in solving engineering problems on assigned utility scale solar PV and/or battery storage projects
• Build rapport with customers and find strategic opportunities to drive long-term mutually beneficial relationships
• Work with various permitting agencies throughout the country to obtain construction permits that align with project schedules and contractual obligations
• Coordinate with other DEPCOM departments including procurement, scheduling, construction and commissioning to ensure that design criteria, permitting requirements, and other items which form the basis of the design are understood and captured in appropriate documentation
• Maintain engineering and design documentation through the project specific document control platform, typically ViewPoint for Projects. This includes maintaining revision history and formal transmittals to customers and third parties
• Proactively identify critical constraints and partner with the right team members to devise contingency plans
• Ensure engineering work is in compliance with regulatory, applicable codes, standards, and safety practices
• Assist procurement in determining quantities, lead times, and applicability of selected equipment and material
• Actively participate in customer meetings and weekly presentations
• Manage and supervise Field Engiineer(s) while applying Principle Based Management philosophy to support the team

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline or Construction Management
• Project Engineering experience in Capital projects
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Basic understanding of prime contract and subcontract language

What Will Put You Ahead

• Utility scale solar experience
• EPC experience
• Project Engineering experience in Solar and/or Battery Storage

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 – $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes – medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.