Assistant Engineering Project Manager - Solar

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Job Description

The Assistant Engineering Project Manager - Engineering Delivery coordinates engineering efforts with the RES engineering team and/or third-party engineering that provides designs of utility scale wind/solar/storage power plants.

This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office.

Requirements

• Identifies scopes, schedules and coordinates the engineering and design activities for:
  • Early-stage development projects
  • Major bid/RFP opportunities
  • EPC construction projects
• Engages with all internal and external project stakeholders to develop and document engineering scope of work.
• Assists with establishing, communicating and managing project engineering budget and scope expectations.
• Creates and maintains Request for Information (RFI) register with the document control system (Procore).
• Performs review of designs provided by Engineer of Record for compliance to technical specifications/requirements.
• Identifies and scopes an engineering peer review of Engineer of Record design(s) with the RES engineering team (EPC and BOP/bid-build).
• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design.
• Identifies and quantifies potential risks, contract clarifications, and exclusions.
• Facilitates handovers to project teams when projects are won or transition to late-stage development Design engineering / construction phase.
• Coordinates and hosts engineering kick off meetings (client and internal).
• Assists Project Manager with decision for procurement of engineering services.
• Operates Company authorized vehicle when working on sites.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Assists Project Manager to establish Job codes / Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Project creation wizard (create folder structure and work order) for design/construction phase.
• Assists construction project coordinator to set-up document control system (Procore).
• Manages technical documentation, drawings, specifications, submittals, and transmittals within the document control system (Procore).
• Maintains upkeep of design change log for periodic distribution to the Project Manager.
• Sets up and coordinates technical design review meetings.
• Sets up and coordinates Safety Thru Design review meetings.
• Schedules and supports organizing site visits for Engineering.
• Assists Procurement with coordination of product and shop drawings submittals to the Engineer of Record for approval and client acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in in Construction Management or Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline, or equivalent years' (4-6 years) related experience required.
• 3 or more years of cumulative engineering experience with relevant wind/solar experience required.
• Ability to travel 5 to 15% required.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license.
• Basic level of knowledge in:
  • General Civil, Structural, Electrical, SCADA, and Mechanical Design
  • General Design for Constructability
  • Familiarity with Industry Standards
  • Wind/Solar Power Plant Design
  • Wind/Solar Power Plant Performance Analysis
• Intermediate level of knowledge in:
  • Project Scheduling Tools
  • Detailed Design Software
  • Organization
  • Microsoft Excel including charts, graphs, bars, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, COUNIF, SUMIF, creating macros, statistical modeling, forecasting and prediction, VBA, advanced formulas, conditional formatting
  • MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
  • Functional competencies include communication, attention to detail, collaboration, prioritization and customer focus.

Anticipated base salary range: $89,000 - $111,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, wet climates, and hazards in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.