Essel
Traveling Project Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Tennessee City, Tennessee, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Requirements analysis and specification development
- Strong design and CAD/CAM circuit design skills
- Project and construction management expertise
- Knowledge of construction means and methods, especially in solar or renewable energy
- Ability to drive process improvement and ensure technical compliance
- Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills
- Familiarity with site safety protocols and OSHA regulations
- Technical understanding of electrical/mechanical systems used in solar construction
- Supervision of subcontractors and field staff in active project environments
- Proficiency in CAD, AutoCAD, and project design tools
Full description
Key Responsibilities:
- MUST be able to Travel, around Texas, TN, AL and FL ( must be open to Nationwide Travel)
- Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements from start to finish.
- Develop clear project objectives by reviewing proposals, plans, and consulting with stakeholders and management.
- Determine project responsibilities by:
- Identifying project phases and deliverables.
- Assigning personnel to tasks.
- Evaluating bids from subcontractors and vendors.
- Review product design, customer requirements, and performance standards to define project specifications.
- Prepare technical studies and cost estimates.
- Confirm product performance through design reviews, analysis, and field testing.
- Establish and maintain project schedules by calculating time requirements and sequencing activities.
- Monitor and maintain schedule progress by coordinating tasks and resolving field-level issues.
- Control project execution by reviewing and adjusting designs, specifications, and work plans.
- Manage project costs by approving expenditures and overseeing contractor performance and compliance.
- Prepare regular project status reports with data analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Enforce site safety and cleanliness in compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.
- Maintain accurate digital project records and backups using internal software and database tools.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining the company’s high-quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (project executives, project managers, general superintendents, and field supervisors) for smooth execution and knowledge transfer.
- Contribute to broader company goals by supporting team initiatives and project success metrics.
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (required)
- 2–5+ years of utility-scale solar, renewables, or power generation project experience
- Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- OSHA 10/30 certification preferred