EPC Project Engineer

$75,000 - $110,000/Yr

MYR Group - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Project Engineer will coordinate with individuals and manage engineering firms to ensure reliable, quality, and safe designs. This role involves facilitating the design process from conceptual through Issued for Construction (IFC) design, managing third-party engineering firms, and collaborating with internal engineering resources. The Project Engineer will support the construction team by providing necessary design information and ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, safety, and quality requirements. This position includes travel and project responsibilities to support the site team and lead design reviews as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct multiple 3rd party design firms towards Issued for Construction Drawings for Electrical, Civil, and Structural designs.
• Coordinate and lead design reviews at each design milestone, involving owners, CSI, and 3rd party personnel.
• Perform overall coordination and integration of technical activities in engineering projects and services.
• Work with project managers to facilitate design understanding as construction begins.
• Seek opportunities to add value to the project through economic analysis and value engineering.
• Manage 3rd party engineering resources to ensure deadlines are met and necessary engineering information is provided.
• Maintain and manage engineering schedules and budgets to meet project requirements.
• Review and facilitate approval of materials for the project by obtaining Engineer of Record approvals.
• Ensure takeoffs are complete and accurate for material procurement.
• Nurture and maintain key professional relationships with utilities, owners, and engineering firms.
• Coordinate, lead, and document regularly scheduled calls between applicable parties.
• Ensure projects are designed and constructed according to all applicable safety standards.
• Ensure design deliverables are received in time to support procurement and project schedule.
• Act as a technical resource for project construction teams.
• Act as engineering liaison for the construction team, 3rd party Engineer of Record, Client, and internal engineering resources.
• Responsible for engineering document control process, including client and engineering transmittals, RFIs, and associated logs.
• Apply for and complete local permits as specified by the contract.
• Ensure designs consider efficient installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Review implications of project design changes and make recommendations.
• Recognize, document, and report cost impacts due to design changes.
• Train and develop Field Engineers and Field Coordinators in engineering management and document control.

Requirements

• BS in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum of three years in the solar + BESS EPC, with strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methods, and materials practices, including electrical systems.
• OSHA 30 certification desired, but not mandatory.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) status or qualified to take the test desired, but not mandatory.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Database experience is a plus.
• Experience with Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.

Benefits

• Salary $75,000-$110,000/year, commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and annual profit-sharing potential.
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance.
• Company medical and dental insurance for employees and their families, with CSI paying 100% for employee and 75% of dependent coverage.