Project Engineer, Energy Solutions

Description

PROJECT ENGINEER, ENERGY SOLUTIONS

This position is based out of our San Jose, CA office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About The Position

The Energy Solutions (ES) Project Manager (PM) is responsible to manage multiple Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects of varying sizes and complexities from start to finish, including proposals, bids, project design, quality control, job scheduling, problem resolution, job completion, coordination, communication, client satisfaction activities and other related duties, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations. This position assists or manages job estimating, project budgets, projections and contracts, job solicitation and project negotiations, and may also be responsible for training, mentoring, and providing work direction to other project team members.

Day in the Life

• Reviews plans and specifications to understand project scope and milestones, design, budget, and schedule requirements. Prepares drawings and sketches, change orders, estimates, RFIs, material and labor cost codes, etc. to support construction project work. Stays informed of new electrical codes, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Assists project managers with budget tracking, customer billing, labor estimates, engineering, staffing, scheduling, job cost reviews, purchase orders, project status reports, and tracking of inspections, testing, and reporting. Participates in project status meetings and assists in developing meeting minutes for distribution.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all plans, submittal logs, record drawings and project logs, and assures that all are received, reviewed, returned, and disseminated to the appropriate parties promptly. Ensures submittals are thoroughly and accurately reviewed for content and conformance with the construction documents. This includes specification logs, RFIs, ASIs, change orders, inspections, and testing.
• Coordinates preconstruction activities as needed, such as construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, projections, preparation of takeoffs, application of construction methods and bid packages. Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation and other problems, conflicts and errors discovered. Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions.
• Conducts jobsite inspections of first work in place to assure accurate placement and conformance with the contract documents and the Company’s project quality assurance standards. Take weekly job site photographs capturing the construction progress and records. Assists in the implementation and interpretation of safety program details and ensures all OSHA requirements are met.
• Builds effective relationships and communicates with customers, foremen, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations. Works with vendors and distributors on availability and pricing of materials, completion of quotes and other necessary procedure details.
• Consistently make decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of construction engineering experience or project management experience with PV and energy storage systems.
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel is required, including the ability to create, manage, and analyze spreadsheets, formulas, reports, and project-related data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with computerized estimating systems, Accubid and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, estimating, general industry safety standards, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Project management training, experience, and skills. Understanding of the project life cycle.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated superior organizational, detail orientation, customer focus and customer communication skills. Effective independent problem solving, collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong process orientation.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.
  
  

Travel

• Frequent travel is required to job sites.
  
  

Salary Range

• $70,300 - $100,000
  
  

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Beware of fraudulent job postings.ArchKeySolutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come froman@archkey.com email address and we willnever ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #CA30-1