Description :
- This scope of work for this electrical engineering position in Colorado includes overseeing and contributing to large-scale wind projects.
- As a project engineer, responsible for providing electrical expertise, with a focus on evaluating project drawings and handling requests for information (RFIs) across multiple projects.
- Project Overview includes Large Projects near Siebert, CO; Two large wind facilities, which is starting construction soon, followed by a third wind facility that will begin construction shortly after these first two.
- Lastly, there are smaller capital Projects within the CO region that the engineer will also have opportunities to work on.
- Early Project Phase: The day will focus on defining the scope of work and developing technical specifications for the project. This may involve collaborating with other engineers and project stakeholders to ensure all requirements are clearly outlined.
- Engineering/Procurement Phase: Once agreements are made for engineering and equipment, the focus will shift to evaluating drawings, studies, and analyses. This will involve reviewing the technical documentation to confirm that everything aligns with the project specifications and requirements.
- Construction Phase: During construction, the day will be more hands-on, assisting contractors by addressing any questions they may have about the project. This could include clarifying details about the design or construction process and troubleshooting any issues that arise on-site.
- The overall responsibilities will shift from planning and reviewing to providing direct support during the construction phase.
- Work with our lead electrical engineer on the project to be able to understand/interpret design drawings and managing the compliance of the construction to the design drawings and managing RFI requests.
- Will be supporting a multifunctional group that includes various internal business units and external stakeholders.
- This position will primarily collaborate with facility operations and other internal departments, such as:
- Siting and Land Rights: To coordinate on land-use matters, especially for projects involving land development, such as wind installations
- Environmental Teams: Due to the nature of moving earth and other environmental impacts, collaboration will be necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Some of the Key Players will be Internal Stakeholders: Facility operations, siting and land rights, environmental teams, and other project engineers
- External Entities such as County and State Agencies: Assisting with obtaining local and state permits for large construction projects and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- This role involves a mix of technical collaboration and regulatory coordination with both internal and external teams.
- Work with EPC contractors in addition to a Project specific team consisting of project manager and engineers, construction field team, construction managers, and construction/civil inspectors.
- Working with the Project controls cost/scheduling staff.
- May be working with external equipment suppliers and contractors who have direct contractual agreements
- Hybrid role with flexibility to work from office/home on office work and in the field at the facilities where the construction is taking place which would require travel.
- Working on Cheyenne Ridge and Singing Grass wind farms in/near Siebert , CO. It is expected that the resource be onsite at least 3 days per week during construction. It is preferred that this resource be close to the Siebert, CO area.
Qualifications :
- Renewable generation project experience and should be willing/able to travel to the site.
- 2-3 years/equivalent experience with other renewables as well.
- Knowledge of how to resolve a RFI and NCR noncompliance requests.
- Familiarity with ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam would be helpful to review EPC contractors' drawings (technical review communication tool).
- SAP might be a plus.
- 5-7 years of electrical engineering experience with 2-3 years specifically in the renewable generation project space (construction or engineering design).
- Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school or strong/commensurate experience.
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical [thinking] skills to resolve answering questions, troubleshooting design conflicts, etc.
- Organization is key in this role as they will be interfacing with several different team, tracking and documenting. Knowledge of/familiarity with NCRs, RFIs, and the ability to understand and manage the scope of a contract.
- Strong team player with experience preferably in a large matrixed organization which would show proof of the ability to work cross functionally.
- Detail oriented, strong communication skills, and strong troubleshooting skills to resolve design issues that may come up as the project progresses.
- Former experience working with utilities or design firms.
- Engineering training/certification to become a professional engineer.
- Shows stable career/progression. Able to speak to project experience and provide examples.
Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.