Construction Technical Project Engineer

The Construction Technical Project Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing multiple aspects of utility scale renewable energy generation projects as assigned by their supervisor. The Technical Project Engineer works under the direction of a Construction Project Manager to ensure the fulfillment of project requirements in terms of schedule, cost, safety, and quality as well as proactively tracts and communicates key projects risks to stakeholders.

• Support the completion of preliminary engineering specifications of construction and supply contracts for assigned projects
• Contribute to the development of detailed project management and construction strategy including implementation plans, budgets, and schedules
• Participate in the review and approval of vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate with Project Controls staff regarding the scheduling and budgeting of the project
• Support Finance teams with due diligence and project economic models
• Assist with project variance analysis reporting to senior management for key risks, project costs, and schedules
• Assist with integration of development and execution functions for assigned projects
• Maintain current knowledge of the overall project by assisting with the resolution of differences and reviewing plans and procedures to institute changes as needed
• Maintain detailed knowledge and familiarity with contracts and documents in order to ensure that work is executed in accordance with the expectations that have been defined and approved and that the work fulfills contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain tools (ProCore, SQL, Visio, Power BI, SharePoint, Appian, CPR, bots, etc.) for accurate real time tracking and reporting of project execution progress and status
• Assist with real time problem solving and field engineering of solutions to design and constructability issues identified during project execution
• Develop effective relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues paying special attention to field team members
• Support the needs of site construction teams
• Promote safety at all job sites and set an exemplary example when visiting sites
• Identify, prepare and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Additional duties as required

Full time

Houston, TX

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 1 - 3 years in energy project management, an environmental or engineering field, or a directly related field
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Office Project
• Knowledge of construction management and constructing methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics
• Basic knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes including Uniform Building Code (UBC), International Building Code (IBC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI), National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Basic knowledge of land surveying methods and practices, aerial photogrpahy and mapping (including UTM and NAD coordinate systems), and geospatial references
• Ability to interpret documents produced in AutoCAD, GIS and other discipline-relevant software
• Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering designs, specifications, and plan sets
• Understanding of basic financial pricniples (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc.)
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, Site Team/Corporate Office Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

25% - 50%

• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind, solar energy, and battery storage including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to details
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and preform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, by plane, by car, and with short notice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form