Senior Project Engineer, Energy Electrical

EagleTree Capital$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
  • 4-7 years of experience in construction project engineering or utility-scale renewable energy projects preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical construction processes, drawings, specifications, and material coordination needed.
  • Experience with change-order identification and contract administration is critical.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with construction management software such as PlanGrid and CMiC.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills essential.
  • Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical takeoffs and material quantity reviews for procurement and cost control.
  • Review, analyze, and coordinate drawing revisions throughout development stages.
  • Maintain documentation processes to ensure teams have current project information.
  • Develop and coordinate site-specific equipment labeling and signage packages.
  • Manage the submittal process from preparation to closeout of outstanding items.
  • Track project equipment, including delivery status and documentation of readiness.
  • Identify and compile change-order conditions for Project Manager evaluation.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Participate in a fast-paced and evolving project environment.
  • Promote safety and operational excellence across all project activities.
  • Work closely with stakeholders at various levels within the organization.
  • Engage in professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
The Senior Energy Electrical Project Engineer provides advanced administrative, technical, and operational support for the successful delivery of large-scale utility solar and battery energy storage projects. This role partners closely with the Electrical Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, field leadership, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and internal support teams to manage critical project controls, electrical documentation, material and equipment tracking, contract administration, and change management.
The Senior Project Engineer serves as a key technical resource for the project team and is expected to operate with a high degree of independence. This position helps drive schedule adherence, cost control, quality, safety, and timely project execution while mentoring junior project engineers and supporting process improvement across the Energy Electrical team.
A positive, proactive attitude and professional behavior are essential, as this role interacts with stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced and continuously evolving project environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead electrical takeoffs and material quantity reviews to support accurate procurement, material forecasting, and cost control.
• Review, analyze, coordinate, and distribute drawing revisions throughout each stage of drawing-set development.
• Maintain drawing logs, revision histories, and field-documentation processes to ensure teams are working from current, approved information.
• Develop and coordinate equipment, DC, and AC signage and labeling packages for assigned project sites.
• Lead the submittal process, including preparation, tracking, review coordination, follow-up, reconciliation, and closeout of outstanding submittals.
• Maintain and update electrical logs based on purchase order issuance, vendor commitments, and project requirements.
• Manage and track project equipment, including delivery status, storage requirements, equipment documentation, and field readiness.
• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, and logistics partners to schedule trucking, deliveries, and material movement to project sites.
• Process vendor invoices through CMiC and internal systems; verify supporting documentation, purchase order alignment, quantities, and receipt status.
• Record and reconcile field deliveries in CMiC, including discrepancies, damaged materials, shortages, and required follow-up actions.
• Identify potential change-order conditions; compile supporting documentation, pricing inputs, schedules, and correspondence for Project Manager review.
• Support contract administration by maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, subcontracts, commitments, change events, and project correspondence.
• Upload and maintain field-required documents in PlanGrid, ensuring the field team has timely access to approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and other project records.
• Assist in project schedule management by monitoring procurement milestones, equipment lead times, delivery dates, and electrical work sequencing.
• Coordinate with field supervision to identify electrical installation constraints, material needs, documentation gaps, and upcoming work requirements.
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors as needed.
• Assist with project reporting, including procurement status, submittal status, equipment tracking, cost exposure, and change-order logs.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to Project Engineers and other junior team members.
• Promote Moss's safety, quality, and operational excellence standards across all project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of progressively responsible experience in construction project engineering, electrical contracting, solar EPC, or utility-scale renewable energy projects preferred.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, or large electrical infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical construction processes, drawings, specifications, procurement, submittals, and material/equipment coordination.
• Experience with change-order identification, contract administration, invoice processing, and project documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with PlanGrid and CMiC, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn comparable construction-management platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and adapt effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams and field personnel.
• Willingness to take on new challenges, continuously learn, and support the professional development of others.
JOB TITLE Senior Energy Electrical Project Engineer
JOB LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL
CLASSIFICATION Full Time - Exempt - Salaried
REPORTS TO Project Manager

About EagleTree Capital

EagleTree Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in the consumer products, media and entertainment, and business services sectors. The firm was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York. EagleTree Capital focuses on investing in middle-market companies that have the potential for significant growth. The firm's investment strategy is to partner with experienced management teams to build strong, sustainable businesses that deliver value to customers and shareholders. EagleTree Capital has a strong track record of creating value for its investors through its disciplined approach to investing and its focus on operational excellence.
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