Project Engineer I - Sustainability

Work location: On-site Los Angeles, CA

This position is bond-eligible and strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O).

About the role

The Project Engineer I - Sustainability provides technical and administrative support to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Team in the planning, design, procurement, construction, implementation, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects throughout the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Working under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, this position assists in coordinating projects that advance the District's sustainability initiatives, including:

• Energy Information Systems (EIS)
• Building Management Systems (Client)
• Central plant optimization
• LED lighting upgrades
• Energy efficiency retrofits
• Renewable energy systems
• Microgrids
• Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
• Electrification
• Other sustainability projects

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the project managers and sustainability team throughout all phases of the project.
• Support implementation of District sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and carbon reduction strategies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and District Personnel to resolve technical issues and provide accurate responses to requests for information (RFIs).
• Maintain and distribute current contract plans and specifications.
• Confirm contractor's maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor.
• Make field checks on construction to determine compliance with job specifications and plans, established College standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) Requirements.
• Document progress of projects, logging photographs, daily project reports, and notes as required.
• Assist in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
• Log and track status of project change order proposals, field orders, and approved change orders.
• Maintain project files and record drawings.
• Log and review submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Assist in coordinating and recording minutes of meetings with project stakeholders.
• Assist in review of submittal procedures, RFIs, and monthly invoices.
• Perform other project support duties as directed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction management of commercial, public, or educational facility construction projects with values in excess of $15M.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process.