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Posted: 04/28/20252025-04-282025-06-13Employment Type:ContractJob Category:Project ManagementJob Number: 633183Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Job Description:
Will travel be required for this position? If so, how often? Yes - position will be on project site(s) throughout VA up to 75%+ travel between sites
Is this position a part of Dominion Energys Generation business? Yes
Are any certification required: Professional Engineer License Preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• MUST have prior experience working as a solar field engineer
• MUST have prior experienced with utility level solar construction projects
• MUST have detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, systems/equipment/operations, complex construction projects, and power distribution/transmission systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
• Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office products, SAP products, Adobe products, Bluebeam, scheduling software
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Nice to Have Skills:
• Knowledge of Virginia E&S/stormwater regulations preferred
• Prior experience scheduling and cost management
High Level Project Overview:
Dominion Energy is installing a 1,000MWac of solar generating capacity per year. The Solar Project Construction group manages the execution of solar projects from 1MW to 150+ MW through EPC contracts. The group is organized into several sequential teams: Development, Diligence, Pre-Construction, Execution, and Close-Out. Three Project Engineers are needed and will be assigned to Execution teams which oversee daily contractor activities during construction of new solar projects. These Project Engineers will work on teams lead by Construction Project Managers.
Job Responsibilities:
• Support the solar project management team by managing specific portions of the project, particularly technical issues
• Coordinate with other internal stakeholders such as Site Owner's Representatives, Operations, Project Controls, Technical Services, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, Safety, and Supply Chain
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to include counterparts in the EPC's organization, permitting agencies, and Owners Engineers
• Work with cross-functional team that includes project managers, engineers, permitting specialists, construction oversight personnel, environmental compliance coordinators, contracts and financial analysts, real estate analysts, safety specialist, and operations personnel.
• Participate in status update meetings with EPC contractors
• Overseeing and monitoring construction progress, ensuring compliance with EPC contract requirements, technical specifications, and permitting requirements
• Participating in site walks with Environmental Compliance Coordinators to monitor permit compliance
• Managing project RFI and NCR logs
• Overseeing plant commissioning processes and participating in punch list/turnover walkdowns with Solar Operations
• Overseeing punch list completion, facilitating communication with operations, and reviewing contractor deliverables
• Preparing weekly reporting for internal project stakeholders
• Reviewing EPC deliverables, including specifications, performance test reports, and as-built design drawings for completeness and contract compliance
• Reviewing third party reports, usually environmental inspection reports to monitor EPC performance and providing recommendations to EPC
• Managing turnover documentation process at key project milestones
• Reviewing and providing technical input on contract Change Orders, Contractor Notices, Milestone Completion, Certificates, and other commercial documents
• Collaborating with peer Project Engineers to compare processes, procedures, and issues to ensure consistency across the project portfolio
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Will report to a Manager - Construction Projects and will be assigned to a tea led by a Construction Project Manager. Expect 75%+ travel via a temporary assignment on one or more solar project sites in Virginia.
Required Years of Experience:
• 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
Education:
• MUST have a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program
Are there any specific companies/industries youd like to see in the candidates experience?
• MUST have Solar construction experience
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