Project Engineer (Construction) - Utility Scale Solar & BESS
Job Description
Position Overview
ABOUT CIM GROUP: CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer with over 900 employees and projects across the Americas. We create value in real assets that benefit communities—delivering jobs, comfortable places to live, work, and relax, and providing sustainable infrastructure.
POSITION PURPOSE: The Project Engineer will assist the Construction Manager and Senior Development Staff with day-to-day tasks in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC). Responsibilities include tracking progress, managing submittals, RFIs, schedules, contractors, vendors, permit coordination, construction documentation, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project staff to create a strategic action plan to complete the project.
- Facilitate and contribute to the development of project plans and designs.
- Assess the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors and contractors.
- Supervise project progress and prepare weekly and monthly status reports for senior staff and off-takers.
- Compare and track the actual cost of the project to the budget.
- Assist in the management and oversight of consultants and contractors.
- Support management of QA/QC processes, commissioning, inspections, signoffs, punchlists, and closeout documents.
- Assist in managing energy regulatory approvals (CUP, CAISO, FERC, NERC, CEC, EIA, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline or construction management required.
- Prior experience in utility scale solar with an EPC or IPP.
- 3-5 years of experience in utility scale solar EPC.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven budgeting and cost containment ability.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership capabilities.
- Proficiency in using SharePoint or other document control software.
- Experience with Project Management software (e.g., BlueBeam, Microsoft Project).
- Ability to analyze PVSYST reports.
- Understanding of utility scale solar construction practices, including racking systems, inverters, substations, gen-tie, and electrical design concepts.
Benefits & Perks
- A variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans
- Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
- Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
- Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing professional development programs
- Wellness program with monthly and quarterly prizes
- Compensation: Base salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 plus bonus eligibility is part of the total compensation package.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: CIM Group embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute meaningfully. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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