Jr. Project Engineer (m/w/d)

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We have the intellectual and financial capital to develop, implement, fund, and maintain clean energy solutions. Our diverse solutions range from lighting and other energy efficiencies to renewable energy solutions such as solar, battery storage and geothermal. Brightcore Energy provides our clients with immediate cost savings and revenue potential without the need for any capital investment. We are about Building Energy Performance.

Summary/Primary Role

This role coordinates with vendors on equipment specifications, ensuring alignment with project schedules, customer needs, and best practices for electrical systems. Additionally, participation in vendor coordination calls helps set material specifications and timelines. The role includes tracking equipment delivery schedules, managing POs and deposits, and conducting engineering coordination calls to update procurement progress. This role involves using Procore software to manage and process project commitments, change orders, credit change orders, and subcontractor agreements.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Use Procore to prepare commitments, change orders, credit change orders, and subcontractor agreements for active projects, along with reviewing invoices, collaborating with the execution team to understand engineering, permitting and construction progress to properly approve/reject invoices.
• Utilize software to prepare and organize submittals and RFIs related to all engineering disciplines including electrical, structural and civil.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment specifications and requirements per the project schedule, customer requirements and best practices for electrical systems.
• Participate in vendor coordination calls to establish expectations for material specifications and timelines.
• Prepare and track equipment delivery timelines and requirements for POs and deposits based on project needs.
• Conduct engineering coordination calls to inform procurement progress.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• MUST BE proficient in Procore.
• 1-3 years' experience working as Project Engineer for a solar or construction company.
• Proficient in Aurora, Helioscope with some knowledge of AutoCAD preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000 and is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Travel Requirements

• No travel required.

Work Environment

• Office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is not a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR ?? 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Office/Remote Work Guidelines

Recognizing the success of remote work, Brightcore operates in a hybrid model. Eligible employees will have the option to work remotely for two (2) days per week at their discretion, with final approval by their direct supervisor. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore Health Benefits Overview

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

401k Plan

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Other Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.