Project Engineer

About the role

Harvest Solar is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers, aiming to increase energy independence through solar energy. The company’s purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by delivering best‑in‑class service, products, and experience. As a Project Engineer, you will oversee commercial and utility‑scale photovoltaic (PV) projects from development to pre‑construction, ensuring projects are handed off to Project Management completed correctly, on time, and within budget to satisfy internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure clear understanding of project goals and requirements.
• Manage budget and schedule of assigned projects from inception to handoff, striving for 100% customer satisfaction.
• Maintain project schedules and implement recovery plans as needed to keep milestones on time.
• Identify and qualify engineering design firms to expand the approved subcontractor list.
• Perform risk analysis and forecasting to minimize negative impacts on company objectives.
• Optimize delivery milestones to minimize costs.
• Oversee and negotiate with multiple subcontractors for efficient project execution.
• Independently manage design and development of solar projects of various sizes and complexities, adhering to company processes and procedures.
• Understand and utilize project management processes and tools, including scheduling, financial reporting, and contract review.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects through design, including budget tracking, financial reporting, and mitigation of changes.
• Address client and subcontractor concerns promptly and effectively.
• Facilitate and lead productive meetings to drive project progress.
• Work with utilities on interconnection requirements, applications, engineering and facility studies, and witness testing.
• Collaborate with local townships and counties for zoning and permitting requirements, assisting Project Management with applications.
• Prepare project baseline schedules for design and updates, using data to substantiate delays and impacts.
• Track subcontractor productivity and implement corrective actions to protect project timelines and budgets.
• Identify project impacts and delays, notify stakeholders per contract requirements, and prepare detailed documentation for claims submission.
• Proactively solve problems, understand root causes, develop solutions, and ensure implementation.
• Manage complex project concepts to achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills