Engineer

Seeking an Engineer III for our client in Richmond, VA

Contract

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 Dominion and the OE and/or EPC.

- Review work in the field with compliance to engineering specifications as laid out in the contract between Dominion 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.

Administrative: The PE will self-manage travel between assigned sites as required, if multiple sites are included in the job posting specifics.

Per Diem eligible at GSA rates if applicable.