Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Richmond, VA - Onsite
12 Months

Pay Rate: 75 - 90/hr

Per Diem eligible at GSA rates if applicable.

Description:

Job Summary:
The Project Engineer is the technical coordinator of all engineering tasks for the project(s), the engineering subject matter expert (SME) during RFP and Bid Reviews and assists the Project Leader/Project Manager with coordinating related project tasks.

Responsibilities:
- Ensure all projects are executed with Safety and Environmental Compliance as the primary focus of all personnel supporting his/her projects.
- Work with Project Leader/Manager to understand project scopes and help develop written scopes of work, including scopes of work specifically for a contracted Owners Engineer (OE).
- Interface with PG Engineering, Station Management, and other departments as needed to help develop the project.
- Assist Project Leader/Manager with RFP and Bid Review processes.
- Develop engineering specifications for RFP and review/revise specifications and guidance as needed.
- Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process on behalf of Project Leader/Manager. Specifically for OE bids.
- Review all development information submitted by OE or acquired by external developer.
- Review land utilization by OE as applicable.
- Review overall site design by OE as applicable.
- Review energy performance by OE as applicable.
- Review Zoning/Land Use Permit requirements.
- Specifically for EPC bids:
- Provide and coordinate project information for EPC RFP process.
- Coordinate Review of EPC submittals by OE.
- Develop project-specific EPC exhibits.
- Confirm project AC capacity and design for interconnections as applicable.
- Review EPC proposals and identify spec deviations and exclusions from EPC bid required standards.
- Review EPC proposal site plans and technical data.
- Review EPC proposed specification changes with internal project stakeholders.
- Assist Project Leader/Manager on developing/reviewing a Bid Review Matrix, provide guidance and knowledge to aid in the determination of the chosen bidder.
- Manage/coordinate engineering questions, answers, reviewing and technical troubleshooting with the OE and/or chosen bidder (EPC).
- Coordinate engineering reviews with appropriate counterparts in PG Engineering.
- Work with Project Leader/Project Manager to ensure engineering deliverables are met as agreed to in a contract between *** and the OE and/or EPC.
- Review work in the field with compliance to engineering specifications as laid out in the contract between *** and the OE and/or EPC.
- Provide knowledge and troubleshooting assistance during the startup and commissioning of the project(s).
- Assist the Project Leader/Project Manager with other tasks as directed.

Qualifications/Experience:
- Demonstrates skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to develop, manage and monitor project engineering performance to ensure results meet project requirements and schedules.
- Ability to coordinate the resolution of technical problems and implement changes.
- Skilled in problem solving, attention to detail. Skilled in comparing construction specifications and material requirements to physical and material work products.
- Skilled in reading and interpreting manuals, technical instructions and drawings, with an ability to accurately prepare brief written reports.
- Skilled in use of personal computer and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education:
BS degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Minimum 5 years as project engineer or assisting a project manager in multi-functional teams in a matrix environment. Highschool diploma or GED is minimum requirement for all DE positions.