Westinghouse Electric Company

Solar Construction Project Engineer

LocationReno, NV
Job TypeTemporary

About This Job


Solar Construction Project Engineer – 12 Months


Richmond, VA

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Instillation of a 1,000MWac of solar generating capacity per year. The Solar Project Construction group manages the execution of solar projects from 1MW to 150+ MW through EPC contracts. The group is organized into several sequential teams: Development, Diligence, Pre-Construction, Execution, and Close-Out. Three Project Engineers are needed and will be assigned to Execution teams which oversee daily contractor activities during construction of new solar projects. These Project Engineers will work on teams lead by Construction Project Managers.


Duties And Responsibilities

Support the solar project management team by managing specific portions of the project, particularly technical issues
Coordinate with other internal stakeholders such as Site Owner's Representatives, Operations, Project Controls, Technical Services, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, Safety, and Supply Chain
Coordinate with external stakeholders to include counterparts in the EPC's organization, permitting agencies, and Owners Engineers
Work with cross-functional team that includes project managers, engineers, permitting specialists, construction oversight personnel, environmental compliance coordinators, contracts and financial analysts, real estate analysts, safety specialist, and operations personnel.
Participate in status update meetings with EPC contractors
Overseeing and monitoring construction progress, ensuring compliance with EPC contract requirements, technical specifications, and permitting requirements
Participating in site walks with Environmental Compliance Coordinators to monitor permit compliance Managing project RFI and NCR logs
Overseeing plant commissioning processes and participating in punch list/turnover walkdowns with Solar Operations
Overseeing punch list completion, facilitating communication with operations, and reviewing contractor deliverables
Preparing weekly reporting for internal project stakeholders
Reviewing EPC deliverables, including specifications, performance test reports, and as-built design drawings for completeness and contract compliance
Reviewing third party reports, usually environmental inspection reports to monitor EPC performance and providing recommendations to EPC
Managing turnover documentation process at key project milestones
Reviewing and providing technical input on contract Change Orders, Contractor Notices, Milestone Completion, Certificates, and other commercial documents
Collaborating with peer Project Engineers to compare processes, procedures, and issues to ensure consistency across the project portfolio
Performing other duties as assigned

Will report to a Manager - Construction Projects and will be assigned to a tea led by a Construction Project Manager. Expect 75%+ travel via a temporary assignment on one or more solar project sites in Virginia.


Experience, Qualifications & Education

5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
MUST have a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program
MUST have Solar construction experience
MUST have prior experience working as a solar field engineer
MUST have prior experience with utility level solar construction projects
MUST have detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, systems/equipment/operations, complex construction projects, and power distribution/transmission systems


Nice To Have Skills


Knowledge of Virginia E&S/stormwater regulations preferred


Prior experience scheduling and cost management


Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:


Competitive Pay


Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits


401(k) Savings Plan


Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

You can submit your completed application, and also explore other available options, using the following link: https://www.jobs.net/jobs/wectec/en-us/

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