Project Engineer I

Job Description | Project Engineer I

About Us:

East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future. 

East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.

Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here.

Title: Project Engineer I

The Project Engineer will provide technical leadership, in the discipline of mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, systems, and/or controls engineering, through various phases of BESS and/or PV project design, procurement, and execution, leveraging internal or external subject matter experts as required. This role will support specific phases of major projects including business development support, site development, permitting support (air, water, state, local, etc.), scope development, RFP solicitations and evaluations, major contract negotiations/conformance (equipment, engineering, or EPC), construction and commissioning activities, and transition to commercial operations. This role reports directly to the VP of EPC.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support and diligence project development efforts to generate scope of work documents for RFP solicitation(s)
• Coordinate interdepartmental project handoffs [Development -> EPC -> Asset Management]
• Work with Owner’s Engineer to develop technical and commercial contract packages
• Understand and ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards (eg. UL9540, NFPA855), and federal, state, or local municipal codes
• Lead Bidder evaluations, normalize commercial proposals, conform contract exhibits for execution
• Review scope documents and detailed engineering drawings to ensure technical scope compliance, construction adherence in field implementation, and to confirm alignment with key stakeholder requirements
• Manage RFIs, drawing reviews, submittals, with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in review of change order requests, considering alternative options and performing pro/con analyses
• Support project registrations (ERCOT, PUCT, PJM, etc.) and compilation of supporting documents
• Manage project risk register and lessons learned log
• Actively participate in reoccurring cross-departmental meetings
• Represent the company within industry working groups
• Perform and/or review engineering calculations, analysis, research, and design
• Provide cost analysis and develop recommendations based on calculations (e.g. cost for equipment upgrade) for management review
• Perform system walkdowns to verify installation in accordance with design drawings and contract specifications, identify non-compliant punch list items, and monitor corrective actions
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, ) and AutoCAD; Experience with Procore, SalesForce and Inspire Planner a plus
• Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to read and follow design drawings and construction plans
• Ability to coordinate resolution of technical problems and implement change
• Understanding of laws and codes applicable to design and construction of projects (eg. UL1973, NEC, IEC, IBC)
• Familiarity with engineering phases, including scope creation, detailed design, engineering implementation, field engineering, and start-up support
• Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries, inverters and high-voltage systems

Characteristics of an ideal candidate:

• Passion for renewable energy development and the environment
• Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
• Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
• Ability to develop rapport with all levels of management and staff
• Serve as an ambassador for the Company in public forums
• Team player and leader, proactive attitude
• Organized, attention to detail
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
• Integrity and accountability

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Controls preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in construction or engineering (renewables preferred)
• FE/EIT license preferred

Travel & Time Commitment:

• Approximately 30% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects
• Work travel includes solo site visits
• Expect limited travel related to industry conferences and company events
• This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays
• Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends

Location:

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.

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