Pre-Construction Engineer

At Integrated Power USA, we're helping shape the future of energy in North America. As Total Energies' integrated power platform, we develop, build, operate, and grow a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible generation assets that deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon electricity across the United States & Canada.

Backed by the global ambition of Total Energies to accelerate the energy transition, Integrated Power USA is rapidly expanding a portfolio of approximately 35 GW of renewable, storage, and thermal generation projects that are operating, under construction, or in development. From developing innovative energy solutions to navigating some of the country's most dynamic power markets, our teams are at the forefront of building a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining Integrated Power USA means working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, safety, and making a real impact. Together, we're powering communities, advancing the energy transition, and creating the energy system of tomorrow.

This position is based in Austin, Texas , and follows the Company's hybrid work schedule

Qualifications/

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferred Credentials:
  Professional Engineer licensure or Project Management Professional certification is preferred but not required .

Experience :

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in development, design construction in infrastructure projects and direct experience managing or coordinating crossing agreements, encroachment agreements, LONOs, utility or infrastructure interfaces, and related exhibits through execution and closeout.
• Experience in preconstruction, project engineering, or design coordination for utility-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects, including review of concept and preliminary designs for constructability, access, routing, drainage, utility crossings, and related project interfaces.

Program & Project Management:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional work streams, schedules, trackers, risks, consultants, action items, and competing deadlines with strong follow-through.

Technical Literacy:

• Working knowledge of civil/site plans, surveys, crossing exhibits, easements, utility interfaces, constructability, and design progression. Familiarity with ALTA surveys, Schedule B exceptions, crossing agreements, LONOs, encroachment agreements, and title processes is preferred.

Communication & Influence:

• Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, meeting leadership, and escalation skills; able to challenge assumptions constructively and drive accountability without direct authority.

Systems & Documentation:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint; experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM), document management, GIS viewers, project controls, or workflow/tracking systems preferred.

Professional Attributes:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, practical, and comfortable operating across legal, real estate, engineering, construction, and commercial interfaces.

The Pre-Construction Engineer will be sitting within the Execution organization, the role serves as a key bridge between the primarily Austin-based Development organization and the primarily Houston-based Execution organization, supporting multiple projects and coordinating closely with Project Managers and Engineers, EPC, Real Estate, Legal, Title, GIS, consultants, and other project stakeholders. The position operates in a fast-moving environment where designs, schedules, and commercial priorities may evolve;

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