Job#: 3030884 Job Description: Engineer-Level 2 - Experienced (6 - 10 Years)
Location: Juno Beach, Florida (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the design and construction of utility-scale solar farms. This role involves managing third-party contractor teams to develop engineering designs for solar projects. The position's responsibilities extend from initial concept definition through construction and final commissioning, requiring continuous coordination with various project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage third-party contractor teams in the development of engineering designs for solar projects.
- Coordinate with stakeholders such as environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project managers.
- Apply value engineering principles to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems.
- Lead engineering reviews, value engineering assessments, and design optimization processes.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of engineering designs, project plans, and system specifications.
- Identify potential design risks and provide corrective recommendations.
- Ensure designs meet project specifications, safety standards, and long-term performance goals.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required. Acceptable disciplines include electrical, civil, mechanical, aerospace, or chemical engineering.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. Experience managing engineering projects in the solar, BESS, or other power industries is necessary.
Technical Skills: Candidates must possess strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. Knowledge of engineering disciplines including electrical, structural, civil, and materials is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with engineering and project management on utility-scale solar projects.
- Experience successfully managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects.
- Engineering and project management experience in DG/commercial solar, wind, BESS, combined cycle, nuclear, hydrogen, substation, or transmission.
- Experience from outside the power industry, such as aerospace or civil/stormwater, may also be considered.
Work Environment
This position is based in Juno Beach, Florida. Remote work may be considered based on the candidate's experience level, but a preference exists for in-office work. Periodic travel to the Juno Beach office will be expected for remote employees, with more frequent trips during the initial 3-6 months. This role requires up to 25% travel.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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