Job details

Location
South Houston
Salary
$150k - 180k per year
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
239161
Posted
11 months ago

Spencer Ogden is partnered with a global multi-energy provider in Houston seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Project Management team and their busy pipeline of utility scale solar projects!

 

The Role:

  • Responsible for the engineering interface within development, transmission, engineering, operations, and project/construction management
  • Plan and manage all technical aspects and decisions associated with design, technical adequacy, permitting, schedule, budgets and construction and start up support of assigned Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage projects.
  • Define and manage the scope, design criteria, priority, schedule, quality and budget for all assigned engineering tasks required in support of development and project execution
  • Define and establish project technical requirements for EPC RFP’s scope of work and associated bid reviews, evaluations and recommendations consistent with project budget and delivery milestones.
  • Analysis of engineering alternatives to ensure most cost-effective approach is followed while maintaining compliance with technical adequacy and safety standards.
  • The position has a competitive base salary and bonus as well as hybrid work schedule with three days in the Houston office.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience within Renewable Energy Power Generation through different phases of project lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of CAD Design & Electrical Systems.
  • History of working with an EPC
  • Previous Utility Scale Renewable experience
  • PE License in TX is a plus

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