Primoris Services Corporation
Join our Project Engineer (BESS EPC) Talent Community today! (Primoris Renewable Energy)
Job Overview:
POWER THE FUTURE OF CLEAN ENERGY
Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, or high-voltage electrical systems? While we’re not actively hiring for this role today, we’re always looking to connect with top talent for future opportunities.
By joining our Talent Community, you’ll be the first to know when new roles open—and we’ll reach out if your background aligns with upcoming projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO (WHEN THE TIME COMES):
Set up new projects and ensure smooth onboarding of Field Engineers.
Lead and mentor Field Engineers and Project Administrators in Primoris processes.
Track and analyze project progress, costs, and production efficiency.
Support budgeting and forecasting alongside the Site and Project Managers.
Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, permits, and quality records.
Coordinate engineering deliverables throughout the construction phase.
Facilitate client and internal meetings to keep stakeholders informed.
Assist with subcontractor tasks and ensure compliance with permits and agreements.
Ensure accurate redlines and support development of record drawings.
Contribute to lessons learned and help refine project processes.
Update project schedules weekly and support site operations as needed.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
Accounting (math and record-keeping)
Ability to give presentations to groups of up to 10 people.
Involved with and understands 2 or more disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail) and Visio.
Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
Project Engineers are expected to re-locate to the project site for the duration of each construction project they are assigned to (project duration averages 6-12 months).
WHY JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY:
🚀 Be first in line for future openings
🤝 Stay connected with our Talent Acquisition team
🌎 Help shape the future of renewable energy
🛠️ Gain early access to roles with competitive pay and benefits
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
Must pass a physical exam if required.
Able to:
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).
Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.
WORK LOCATION:
Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.
MOBILITY BARRIERS:
Uneven ground
Obstructed pathways
Work at low/high elevations
Confined workspaces
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Predominantly outdoor work
Exposure to:
Extreme heat or cold
Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
Loud noise from tools and machinery
Potential chemical exposure
PAY EQUITY
$90,000 - $123,000
Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Company Overview:
Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.Benefits:
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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