What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer - (Utility Scale Renewables) position at ENGIE?
What You Can Expect
As the Senior, Project Engineer, you will manage the engineering activities related to design for utility-scale renewables projects (wind, solar, and energy storage) throughout the US and Canada and serve as a main point of contact.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage multiple projects, coordinate design meetings with Consultants or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors, and schedule regular meetings and communications with the project team. Review and monitor contractors’ progress and key project milestones
Provide engineering technical input at various project stages, coordinate design efforts with EPC or external consultants, and review design submittals with support from ENGIE subject matter experts (Civil and Electrical)
Update standards and specifications based on lessons learned, manage external engineering firms and subcontractors, and ensure all deliverables meet project specifications. Actively identify and manage critical risks, issues, and impacts, ensuring adherence to corporate health & safety and environmental requirements
Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Engineering, Operations, Permitting, GIS, and Land group), assist procurement in running RFPs and managing sub-contractors, and support crossing exhibits. Facilitate professional development and networking opportunities
Stay updated on new technologies, regulatory conditions, industry best practices, and safety standards. Perform site assessments, design review meetings, and due diligence throughout the USA and Canada to support site evaluation, development, and permitting activities
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or comparable technical knowledge through demonstrated work experience with a solid understanding of power generation plants
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in similar positions, managing renewable energy projects, and producing standards, specifications, and documentation
Experience in detailed and conceptual design of renewable energy project facilities, with a preference for electrical background (Substations, Collection system, Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Wind, SCADA, Transmission). Proficiency with AutoCAD
Experience and understanding of the owner’s engineer role and technical due diligence. Professional Engineer (PE) License and PMI Certification are a plus but not required. We appreciate diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Experience in day-to-day interactions with project development and construction teams, including effective communication with project team and stakeholders and contractors. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and an understanding of commercial contracts and negotiations
Additional Details
This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
This role requires attendance at a worksite on an as needed project basis
Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the use of fleet cars, personal and or hire cars when traveling, to drive to site locations and meetings
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Salary : $99,000 - $152,000