Construction Technical Project Engineer

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 1-3 years in energy project management or related fields
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Project
  • Knowledge of construction management for large projects and procurement
  • Basic knowledge of industry standards and codes, including UBC and NEC
  • Ability to interpret documents in AutoCAD and GIS
  • Understanding of financial principles such as IRR and NPV

Responsibilities

  • Support the completion of engineering specifications for construction contracts
  • Contribute to project management and construction strategy development
  • Participate in vendor and supplier review
  • Coordinate project scheduling and budgeting with Project Controls staff
  • Assist Finance teams with project economic models
  • Conduct variance analysis reporting for management
  • Develop and maintain real-time tracking and reporting tools

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth in the renewable energy sector
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Dynamic team atmosphere promoting collaboration
  • Focus on safety and continuous improvements in the workplace
Full Job Description
What you will do

Role Overview:

The Construction Technical Project Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing multiple aspects of utility scale renewable energy generation projects as assigned by their supervisor. The Technical Project Engineer works under the direction of a Construction Project Manager to ensure the fulfillment of project requirements in terms of schedule, cost, safety, and quality as well as proactively tracts and communicates key projects risks to stakeholders.

Main responsibilities:

  • Support the completion of preliminary engineering specifications of construction and supply contracts for assigned projects
  • Contribute to the development of detailed project management and construction strategy including implementation plans, budgets, and schedules
  • Participate in the review and approval of vendors and suppliers
  • Coordinate with Project Controls staff regarding the scheduling and budgeting of the project
  • Support Finance teams with due diligence and project economic models
  • Assist with project variance analysis reporting to senior management for key risks, project costs, and schedules
  • Assist with integration of development and execution functions for assigned projects
  • Maintain current knowledge of the overall project by assisting with the resolution of differences and reviewing plans and procedures to institute changes as needed
  • Maintain detailed knowledge and familiarity with contracts and documents in order to ensure that work is executed in accordance with the expectations that have been defined and approved and that the work fulfills contractual requirements
  • Develop and maintain tools (ProCore, SQL, Visio, Power BI, SharePoint, Appian, CPR, bots, etc.) for accurate real time tracking and reporting of project execution progress and status
  • Assist with real time problem solving and field engineering of solutions to design and constructability issues identified during project execution
  • Develop effective relationships with contractors and suppliers
  • Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues paying special attention to field team members
  • Support the needs of site construction teams
  • Promote safety at all job sites and set an exemplary example when visiting sites
  • Identify, prepare and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Additional duties as required


Employment type

Work site

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 1 - 3 years in energy project management, an environmental or engineering field, or a directly related field
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Office Project
  • Knowledge of construction management and constructing methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics
  • Basic knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes including Uniform Building Code (UBC), International Building Code (IBC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI), National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  • Basic knowledge of land surveying methods and practices, aerial photogrpahy and mapping (including UTM and NAD coordinate systems), and geospatial references
  • Ability to interpret documents produced in AutoCAD, GIS and other discipline-relevant software
  • Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering designs, specifications, and plan sets
  • Understanding of basic financial pricniples (IRR, NPV, Depreciation, etc.)
  • Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, Site Team/Corporate Office Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)


Travel:

25% - 50%

Behavioral Requirements:

  • Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind, solar energy, and battery storage including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to details
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Ability to be self-motivated and preform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, by plane, by car, and with short notice
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


Physical demands & working conditions:

  • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
  • Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
  • Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
  • Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until June 16, Y2026ar, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.

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