What are the responsibilities and job description for the EPC Project Engineer position at Akkodis?
Project Engineer
About the Role
The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing engineering firms, coordinating with key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to processes and standards to deliver safe, high-quality, and reliable designs. This individual will oversee the design process from concept to Issued for Construction (IFC) stage, serving as the project lead for all design aspects.
This role requires collaboration with third-party engineering firms, internal engineering resources, and construction teams to provide essential design information, material quantities, and parameters for successful project execution. The Project Engineer will also ensure that designs comply with contractual, technical, safety, and quality requirements outlined by the Client, Company, and Industry Standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design Coordination Management
Manage and direct third-party engineering firms to deliver electrical, civil, and structural IFC designs.
Coordinate and lead design reviews at each milestone with clients and third-party teams.
Oversee technical activities in engineering projects and ensure seamless integration of technology.
Serve as the engineering liaison between construction teams, Engineers of Record, clients, and internal engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain engineering schedules and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery while effectively managing resources.
Review and approve materials for the project, securing necessary Engineer of Record approvals.
Ensure design deliverables are received on time to support procurement and project schedules.
Maintain engineering document control, including transmittals, RFIs, and associated logs.
Construction Support Value Engineering
Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure a clear understanding of design intent and facilitate smooth project execution.
Identify opportunities to enhance project value through economic analysis and value engineering, proposing cost-effective solutions.
Ensure takeoffs are accurate and complete for material procurement.
Review project design changes, assess cost impacts, and communicate implications to project management and procurement teams.
Ensure designs incorporate considerations for efficient installation, maintenance, and repair, working closely with Field Operations Managers and Trade Superintendents.
Apply for and manage local permits as required by contract specifications.
About You
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
Minimum of three years of experience in solar BESS EPC projects, with strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methods, and materials, particularly in electrical systems.
OSHA 30 certification preferred but not required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to take the PE exam is a plus.
Skills Abilities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Experience with Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to assess alternative solutions and project risks.
In-depth knowledge of solar power plant construction and associated equipment.
Understanding of business management principles, including planning, resource allocation, and project coordination.
Familiarity with electrical power engineering principles, including equipment sizing, load flow analysis, and power quality assessment.
Comp and Benefits
Salary $90,000-$110,000/ year
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%.
Company-paid life, and accidental death dismemberment.
Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. Company pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan
Proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. Promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our brand. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics.
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
