Project Engineer

  • Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
Project Engineer
Job Description

Manage solar construction projects independently from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring that projects meet or exceed planned profits. Use company processes and procedures to handle projects of varying sizes and complexities.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage solar construction projects from pre-construction to project closeout.
  • Utilize project management processes and tools, including scheduling, financial reporting, budget management, and project communications.
  • Oversee all financial aspects of projects.
  • Listen to client and subcontractor concerns, identify issues, and react accordingly.
  • Provide conceptual information to groups to illustrate ideas and concepts.
  • Facilitate and lead productive and effective meetings.
  • Prepare project baseline schedules and updates, using actual vs. baseline data to substantiate delays and impacts.
  • Track, manage, and mitigate project financial budgets vs. actuals.
  • Track field productivity, estimate vs. actual, and make course corrections to protect labor budget and project profit.
  • Take ownership of project safety, including weekly audits, incident investigation, and reporting.
  • Identify project impacts and delays, make timely notifications per contract documents, and prepare detailed documentation to submit claims.
  • Solve problems by understanding root causes, developing solutions, and implementing them.
  • Comprehend complex project concepts and manage them for success.
  • Travel overnight 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest.
Essential Skills
  • Experience in project management and construction management.
  • Experience with solar construction projects from pre-construction to closeout.
  • Ability to schedule projects, manage budgets, and develop communication plans.
  • Proficiency in design, RFI, change orders, and project engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or 2 years of project engineering experience.
Work Environment

The work environment includes both office and field settings, requiring flexibility to manage tasks in both areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 489895520
Originally Posted on: 8/18/2025

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