Project Engineer I, Construction

As Scout’s Project Engineer I, Construction, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. In this entry-level role, you will report to a Project Manager and will be involved in all phases of facility construction, from pre-construction design and planning through project construction, commissioning and closeout. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about the construction of renewable energy technologies.  

Your attention to detail, passion for the renewable industry, and ability to concurrently drive multiple work streams forward to meet deadlines will be key to your success. Your desire to learn about utility-scale solar and wind plants and your ability to collaborate with a wide range of audiences with varying technical proficiency will determine your effectiveness in this role.

During the pre-construction phase of a project, you will: 

Use your technical knowledge and practical experience to support the Scout team’s approach to developing and advancing solar, wind and storage project facilities, including: 

• Interface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design, including site selection, constructability reviews, interconnection options, and review of construction documents.
• Set up and manage the project Procore site.
• Attend site visits and document feedback and reporting regarding site constructability and siting of infrastructure.
• Support Development efforts, including permitting efforts and attending meetings with landowners and other project stakeholders. 
• Work with the Owner’s Engineer to obtain a review on engineering submittals provided by the construction contractor. Track and ensure comments are addressed. 
• Assemble and organize documents for use in contract exhibits. 
• Assist the Project Manager with assembling and evaluating RFPs and answering due diligence questions by Independent Engineers, financing partners, or potential project buyers. 

During project construction, you will: 

Support the Project Manager and coordination of the activities at the project site with key counterparties, including BOS/BOP contractor, equipment suppliers, construction services and related work, including: 

• Assist project managers with tracking and managing budgets and weekly reports for construction projects.
• Manage the Procore project site including supporting access requests and ensuring RFIs are sent to the right SME.  Update the SharePoint site and news feed with interesting project updates for the greater company.
• Attend monthly construction site visits and produce a report on observations and interface with on-site project personnel to obtain information on project status. 
• Update scheduling software to track the status of construction projects. Identify critical path activities.
• Facilitate updates and close out RFIs, submittals, and other project management tools within the project’s Procore system.
• Attend project status conference calls alongside the Project Manager.
• Review receiving and other quality control documentation from the project site and assemble reports in Excel as necessary to support the Project Manager.
• Track engineering and construction non-conformances and assist Project Manager with coordinating with external parties to close out open issues.
• Assist with tracking change orders and expenses against the construction contracts to support the Project Manager.
• Attend project status conference calls and take meeting notes and distribute meeting minutes and action items, maintain project records, and update project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Support the Project Manager in overseeing EPCs to ensure timely completion of all milestones, strict adherence to scope, control of budget, minimization of safety risks, and maintenance of quality standards throughout project execution.