Project Engineer

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Project Engineer.

This role can be based remotely within the U.S.

with up to 50% travel.

Travel is typically 1-2 times monthly, Monday-Friday, contingent to business needs.

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

The Project Engineer supports the execution of DEPCOM projects and provides superior value to our customers by ensuring out projects are designed, permitted, and constructed on time and in compliance with laws, codes, and requirements.

We achieve this by executing and empowering responsible and creative problem-solving, practicing impeccable engineering management, and delivering high-quality results.

What You Will Do


* Coordinate with all engineering disciplines in updating engineering drawings, project design, permitting support or assistance in solving engineering problems on assigned utility scale solar PV and/or battery storage projects


* Build rapport with customers and find strategic opportunities to drive long-term mutually beneficial relationships


* Work with various permitting agencies throughout the country to obtain construction permits that align with project schedules and contractual obligations


* Coordinate with other DEPCOM departments including procurement, scheduling, construction and commissioning to ensure that design criteria, permitting requirements, and other items which form the basis of the design are understood and captured in appropriate documentation


* Maintain engineering and design documentation through the project specific document control platform, typically ViewPoint for Projects.

This includes maintaining revision history and formal transmittals to customers and third parties


* Proactively identify critical constraints and partner with the right team members to devise contingency plans


* Ensure engineering work is in compliance with regulatory, applicable codes, standards, and safety practices


* Assist procurement in determining quantities, lead times, and applicability of selected equipment and material


* Actively participate in customer meetings and weekly presentations


* Manage and supervise Field Engiineer(s) while applying Principle Based Management philosophy to support the team

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline or Construction Management


* Project Engineering experience in Capital projects


* Experience in a customer facing role


* Basic understanding of prime contract and subcontract language

What Will Put You Ahead


* Utility scale solar experience


* EPC experience


* Project Engineering experience in Solar and/or Battery Storage

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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