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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Juno Beach, FL that is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design and construction of utility-scale solar farms. In this role, the candidate will manage third party engineering contractors responsible for developing complete engineering design packages for solar projects.
Summary:
Project engineering responsibilities span the full project lifecycle-from initial concept definition through final commissioning-and require ongoing coordination with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project management teams across both early stage development and active construction.
The successful candidate will have experience applying value engineering principles to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, along with a solid working knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines, including electrical, structural, civil, and materials engineering. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as a demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve business objectives. Experience managing schedules and budgets for large capital projects is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor of Science in Engineering (required)
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; Exceptions may be made for candidates with fewer years if experience is a strong match
* Engineering and project management experience on utility scale solar projects is preferred
* Demonstrated strength in communication, leadership, and project management
* Remote work within the state of Florida is acceptable
* Candidates working remotely will be expected to travel to Juno Beach on a monthly basis
Engineering and project management experience in the following areas may also be considered:
* Distributed generation (DG) / commercial solar
* Other power industry technologies, including wind, BESS, combined cycle, nuclear, hydrogen, substations, and transmission
* Strong candidates with experience outside the power industry (e.g., aerospace, civil, stormwater)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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