Commercial Project Engineer - Solar - Western Pa

  • Gordian Energy Systems
  • Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time

Are you interested in a career in solar where you can work with a dedicated team that takes commercial solar projects from the design/drawing stage through to construction completion?

If ANY of the following sound like you, Gordian Energy Systems is the place for you:

Do you enjoy working within a process that provides a framework, but also requires broad thinking and problem-solving skills? Do you like solving problems?
Are you good at setting and meeting deadlines?
Do you like planning projects or events, then seeing them through from beginning to end?
Do you have good communication skills - both via email/text and verbally in meetings and calls?
Do you have an engineering mind?

Gordian Energy Systems is EXPANDING & HIRING THE BEST! We are actively seeking a Project Engineer/Manager for commercial solar installations. You will be a critical part of the team that drives a project from the design stage to construction completion while staying on budget and on schedule.

If you are interested in a company that provides a fast-paced team environment, professional development and advancement opportunities, Gordian is the place to be!

Responsibilities of the project team include:

Coordinate and manage the project lifecycle from preliminary planning to job close out.
Initiate and maintain relationships with all parties including clients, vendors and subcontractors.
Confirm that the internal project schedules match with the contract milestones and deliverables, then keep all required documents, schedules and financial reports updated timely and accurately.
Oversee the project so that all milestones are completed, invoiced, and collected timely throughout the project and all administrative documentation is submitted timely and accurately.
Manage all aspects of the design engineering and drawing review and the major equipment procurement.
Thoroughly vet all subcontractors and vendors, including reviewing bid packages and all subcontracts, then consistently manage, communicate with, and coordinate all subcontractors, vendors and other parties involved in the construction.
Effectively communicate with project owners through progress meetings and other means, to keep them updated on scheduling and overall project status.

Requirements:

At least three years of experience in commercial project management.
Proven ability to get things done; be passionate about your work.
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail
A curiosity to learn and the maturity to handle challenges and help grow the team's capabilities.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Clean driver's record with reliable transportation.
Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
College degree

Preferred, but not required:

Previous engineering experience.
CAD experience.
Knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
Expertise in construction, particularly electrical work and safety management including OSHA, NFPA, National Electrical Code and incorporation of safety into the daily work routine.
Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, civil and/or architectural drawings
Experience using Procore or other project management software.
Occasional travel as well as willingness to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required by the specific project.
Supervisory experience.
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
Commercial Solar Background

With projects all over the U.S., Gordian Energy Systems has become a major solar contractor in the commercial space and has dozens of delighted clients. We are associated with Cole Roofing, a commercial roofing contractor that has exceeded their customer's expectations for 100+ years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aliquippa, PA 15001

Job ID: 489291074
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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