Project Engineer, Civil Engineering
Job in
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listed on 2026-07-03
Listing for:
IntelliPro Group
Contract, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Solar Field Engineer / Project Engineer (Solar Construction)
Location:
Charlotte County / Richmond, VA Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension) Pay Rate: $40 $ 42/hr Per Diem: $178/day for qualified candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project site
Schedule:
Up to 75%+ travel throughout Virginia project sites
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support utility-scale solar construction projects across Virginia. This role will work closely with construction project managers, EPC contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to oversee project execution, technical issues, compliance, commissioning, and project turnover activities.
Key Responsibilities- Support solar project management teams with technical issue resolution and project execution activities
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including EPC contractors, permitting agencies, owner's representatives, operations, environmental, safety, and supply chain teams
- Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and permitting conditions
- Manage project RFIs, NCRs, submittals, and change orders
- Participate in contractor meetings and provide project status updates
- Support commissioning activities, punch list management, turnover walkdowns, and project closeout documentation
- Review EPC deliverables, technical reports, specifications, performance test reports, and as-built drawings
- Review environmental inspection reports and provide recommendations to contractors
- Assist with milestone tracking, contractor notices, and commercial documentation
- Prepare weekly project reports and communicate project status to stakeholders
- Collaborate with project teams to drive consistency, best practices, and successful project delivery
- 56+ years of engineering or construction engineering experience
- Prior experience as a Solar Field Engineer or Project Engineer on utility-scale solar construction projects
- Strong understanding of renewable energy generation systems, power distribution/transmission systems, and large-scale construction projects
- Experience with RFIs, NCRs, commissioning, project turnover, and construction oversight
- Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
- Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and contractors
- Knowledge of Virginia E&S and stormwater regulations
- Experience with scheduling and cost management
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- Adobe Acrobat
- Bluebeam Revu
- Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program required
- Utility-Scale Solar Construction (Required)
- Renewable Energy / Power Generation Projects
- EPC Construction Environment
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