Project Engineering Lead

The Project Engineering Lead at Renewable Energy Systems Limited in Colorado manages a team of Project Engineers for Transmission and Distribution projects across the Americas. Responsibilities include ensuring design compliance, managing project deliverables, coordinating engineering activities, and supporting project budgets and schedules. The role emphasizes employee development, safety procedures, and continuous improvement within the team.
Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:
The Project Engineering Lead is primarily responsible for managing a team of Project Engineers that support the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) business line, providing technical, design coordination, and project procurement support for various T&D projects throughout the Americas.

Requirements:
• Reviews designs provided by the Engineer of Record for compliance with technical specifications/requirements.
• Seeks opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design.
• Identifies and quantifies potential risks, contract clarifications, and exclusions.
• Provides excellence in managing and delivering the project’s technical deliverables in line with the client’s expectations.
• Scopes, schedules, and coordinates the engineering and design activities for:
• * Early-stage development projects
• Major bid/RFP opportunities
• EPC construction projects
• Supports preparation of the project budget and schedule before the commencement of the project.
• Manages Project Engineers on assigned projects (EPC, bid-build, development, significant bids).
• Ensures assigned Project Engineers meet expectations set by the team and business line.
• Liaises with clients, engineering teams, subcontractors, and vendors to capture lessons learned for circulation as continuous improvement to the PE team.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Facilitates handovers to project teams when projects are won or transition from late-stage development to the Design engineering/construction phase.
• Setups and coordinates technical design review meetings.
• Setups and coordinates Safety Thru Design review meetings.
• Schedules and supports organizing site visits for Engineering.
• Provides coordination of all engineering disciplines for the efficient and safe performance of the construction work.
• Understands all obligations under the project contract and the need to document variances.
• Coordinates and manages the preparation, baselining, and updating of engineering, subcontractor, and vendor schedules to align with and support the project schedule.
• Works with the corporate Scheduler to establish the baseline project schedule and then update that schedule to record actual progress.
• Aligns individual and team objectives to department and company objectives.
• Manages and supports employee development, learning, and growth.
• Provides regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress to direct reports.
• Implements feedback and generates ideas for improving PE team tools, processes, procedures, and coordination.
• Follows communication plan procedures as defined by the project manager and project requirements.

Safety:
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Leadership:
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• * Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years or more in cumulative engineering experience with relevant High Voltage Transmission & Distribution experience required.
• Domestic Travel 5-15%, Valid Driver’s License not required.
• Project Scheduling Tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
• Substation/Transmission Line/Medium Voltage Collection design for renewable energy projects.
• General Design for Constructability.
• Technical project management.
• Familiarity with Industry Standards.

Anticipated base salary range: $92,000 - $108,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
Frequently: Standing is required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.
Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.
Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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