Project Engineer II (DSP)

About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

The EDF power solutions North America Distribution-Scale Power (DSP) team provides industry-leading, cost-effective development, engineering, construction, and operations of solar and storage projects. Solutions are customized for utilities, co-ops, landowners, communities, and institutions. The team specializes in community solar and environmentally sensitive sites and has developed over 1,600 MW of solar and storage projects across the United States.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks 

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions USA provides low-cost health and wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning and career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship programs.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $73,800 - $123,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases candidate work location.

Location

This position is based in either the Columbia, MD (preferred) or West Lebanon, NH office.  This position offers hybrid flexility (three days in office). 

In coordination with the Project Manager and other project team members, the Project Engineer II provides planning and technical support related to the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) process of commercial and industrial solar PV projects.  This position works at EPC job sites and the company offices.  The Project Engineer II supports the following functions: health and safety protocol, quality control, engineering and design review, estimating and budget monitoring, purchasing and contract administration, construction management, and general project administration.  The Project Engineer II also provides project site coverage as needed. 

• Provide project engineering support related to the management of subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, including design progression, vendor and subcontractor material procurement tracking, coordinating internal and external review of approval drawing packages, and daily monitoring of construction execution. 
• Support management of on-site construction of solar PV projects to conform to the design and contract documents and the national and local building codes including the National Electric Code.  Provide technical assistance to the site management team to track and close Requests for Information (RFI)/technical clarifications.
• Support, plan, schedule, and execute the construction of solar PV projects to meet project schedules.   In coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent, develop and track the project schedule and confirm the availability of material and subcontractor resources to maintain the schedule.
• Provide management support for the design of the projects including management of outside consultant disciplines such as surveying, civil, environmental, landscaping, geotechnical, structural, and electrical.
• With the support of the Project Manager, lead the preparation of equipment and subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, prepare bids and tabulations and complete proposal evaluations, and prepare Purchase Orders and subcontractor contracts.  Coordinate and track Change Orders.
• Participate in the preparation of the monthly project financial summary as well as budget review meetings with project management.
• Support Project Manager directives and assignments related to quality control tracking, commissioning planning and execution, and project close-out and turnover to the client.  Coordinate with the commissioning team, third-party vendor commissioning leads, and internal or external Operations & Maintenance team at project commissioning and close-out. 
• Implement safe work practices including OSHA standards, company safety programs, and policies relative to the installation of these systems.  Enforce of safety standards established by the client and the company to manage risk and achieve safety and health goals of no incidents and no lost time due to injury and no property damage.
•  Support Project Manager in document control, design review, product literature review and approval, interconnection agreement implementation, model codes review and regulations. 
• Prepare meeting notes, meeting agendas, weekly client reports, and internal/external action item status reports at the direction of the Project Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience – Typically requires:

• College degree preferred: BS Engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil), Construction Management, or Project Management.  Engineering in Training (FE/EIT) preferred.
• Four to six years of related experience in project engineering, project management, construction management, or general contracting

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities –

• Project Scheduling Software (MS Project, P6, etc.).
• Project Management training or PMP Professional Certification.
• NABCEP certification desired or ability and willingness to achieve certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Safety training (OSHA 10-Hour Certification or OSHA 30-Hour Certification) or willingness to achieve.
• First Aid/CPR training or willingness to achieve

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Approximately 75% of working time is in an office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.  Travel is required up to 25% of the time, which may be spent outside on construction sites or visiting vendor and/or subcontractor offices in addition to attending various conferences and meetings.  

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.  Must have the ability to traverse entire project site in varied terrain and weather conditions.