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Project Engineer

SST Direct
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm that self-performs a significant portion of the construction for utility-scale solar projects. This position requires 100% travel, primarily throughout the Southeast and extending as far as West Texas.
Recent college grads are encouraged to apply
  • Salary starts at $75,000, please let us know what you desire, since salary is negotiable depending on experience
  • Annual bonus of 10%, possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%
  • Per-diem is available
  • Company Truck & Fuel card
  • Comprehensive employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401k match, PTO, and more!
Responsibilities for Project Engineer:
  • Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
  • Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
  • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
  • Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
  • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
  • Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
  • Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
  • Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
Requirements for Project Engineer:
  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other related discipline required
  • Spanish-speaking a plus
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project
Skills preferred:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Design skills
  • Project management
  • Construction means and methods
  • Process improvement
  • Technical understanding
  • Documentation skills
  • Safety management
  • Supervision
  • CAD, CAD/CAM circuit design
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Solar” to 321-418-6672 for faster response
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Salary : $75,000

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