Project Engineer EPC Job in Bridgewater 08807, New Jersey US
Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.
Basic Job Functions:
Project Engineer provides engineering management and oversight to major ground and/or international solar photovoltaic generation facility projects. Has ultimate responsibility for execution, schedule and budget for engineering deliverables. Has direct responsibility for managing and directing the outsourcing of engineering to assure the design meets the requirement of FS and good engineering practices. Plans and directs engineering resources on projects. Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments. Where outsourcing is utilized, will coordinate and liaison with home office engineering to assure consistency in design deliverables. Works closely with Project Management and Construction Management to assure design is constructible and is fully integrated into the project schedule.
Experience:
- Minimum of 12-15 years project engineering experience in the design/build, EPC or utility electricity generation field.
- Prior experience in the solar industry desirable.
- Project experience to include management of engineering design and planning, estimating, permitting and contracts, codes and regulations, procurement, construction, testing, commission, turnover, and documentation.
- Familiarity with applicable local codes and regulations.
- Professional Engineer Registration preferred, but not required.
- Successful track record of leading engineering teams on mid to large ($50M to $500M TIC) projects in power or related industries.
- International experience preferred.
- Must have a BS degree in an engineering discipline (i.e. BSEE, BSME, BSCE)
- Management and leadership of engineering teams.
- Must possess technical knowledge of related engineering systems and applications, engineering calculations, construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computer programs
- Proficient knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures and proficiency in spreadsheet and project scheduling tools.
- Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong computing skills.
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Assess deliverable need, prepare budget and schedule, and communicate resource requirements to management.
- Lead and supervise the assembled project team in execution of deliverable.
- Projects may include feasibility studies, business development support, site assessments, conceptual design packages, or detailed designs for permitting and construction.
- Supervise the development, review, check and approval of design engineering deliverables.
- Ensure industry design codes and standards are evaluated and applied.
- Gather and review applicable codes, standards, and vendor and client requirements and communicate requirements to project team.
- Participate in constructability reviews.
- Forecast and develop staffing.
- Analyze options to optimize cost and scheduling.
- Ensure all work is performed within safety standards.
- Acts as liaison with Project Management, senior management on matters relating to engineering progress, quality, scope and technical/permitting issues as well as interface with customer on technical issues.
- Other duties as assigned
- Job Description is subject to change at any time
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