Project Engineer

Project EngineerHot JobABQ Main Office - Albuquerque, NM 87109DescriptionEntry-Level Project Engineer – New MexicoPosition: Project Engineer I (Entry Level) Location: New Mexico (in-state candidates)Are you a recent engineering graduate who wants to see real solar and battery storage projects go from design to energized? Gridworks is hiring an entry-level Project Engineer in New Mexico to support our growing pipeline of utility-scale projects across the state.You'll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, construction managers and field teams, learning how large-scale renewable projects are engineered, built and handed over. We'll give you hands-on exposure from day one, and the mentorship to grow into a full Project Engineer role.About GridworksEstablished in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. We operate primarily across the Southwest and are expanding into new regions. With 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects, we are well positioned for continued growth in the clean energy sector, and New Mexico is a key part of that growth.Engineering coordinationHelp coordinate with internal and third-party engineers of record to keep design deliverables on track for budget, schedule and client requirementsLearn how engineering connects to safety, quality, estimating, procurement, warranty and other internal teamsBuild your understanding of EPC contracts and subcontracts, and how they shape day-to-day project decisionsCollaborate across the organization and with external partners in line with Gridworks valuesDesign developmentPerform quantity takeoffs on electrical, civil and structural designs and compare them to budgetHelp communicate design intent to clients and relay client and project team feedback to design engineersContribute ideas to value engineering effortsLearn construction means and methods and take part in constructability reviews of designsDocument control in ProcoreUse Procore to manage project documents (we'll train you)Create, track and transmit submittals to clients and engineers of recordFile project documentation and archive previous design versions on timeTrack document revisions and help maintain document controlConstruction supportDraft and help coordinate responses to construction RFIsSupport commissioning, testing and closeout activitiesLearning and continuous improvementStay current on trends, technologies and best practices in solar, storage and electrical engineeringBring a fresh perspective and suggest ways to make our engineering processes more efficientQualificationsRequirements:B.S. degree in engineering (electrical, civil, structural or mechanical) or construction management, ABET accreditation preferredEquivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in place of a degree0–2 years of experience; internships and co-ops countFoundational knowledge of electrical, structural or civil principles, components and systems through coursework, internships or projectsComputer skills: Microsoft Office (especially Excel), PDF viewing and editing, basic CADBased in New Mexico, or able to relocate before your start datePreferred experienceInternship or co-op experience in construction, utilities, energy or engineeringCoursework or a senior design project related to solar, battery storage or power systemsStrong analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamInterest in coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines and companiesStrong organizational skills and attention to detailBasic understanding of project schedules, with eagerness to learn critical path schedulingPassed the FE exam or working toward EIT certificationExposure to Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam or similar tools