Project Development Engineer - IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives

The Project Development Engineer is responsible for assisting in the preparation of utility scale PV solar bid estimates through development and optimization of preliminary project layouts and material takeoffs, including review and consideration of existing project development and client specifications. Will work with the Estimating team to ensure that all design related requirements are fulfilled for each bid proposal. Duties include document review, document management, schedule management, layout development, deliverable submittals, material takeoffs, and proposal development support.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. As part of the MasTec CE&I family of companies, we embrace diversity and foster an environment of inclusion and equity. This is because we believe that all employees deserve to experience a deep sense of belonging. With values including safety, integrity, innovation, flexibility, performance, teamwork, and financial strength, we ensure that everything we do is led by what we value the most. We foster an environment where everyone has a voice and one that is stronger together because of our differences. At the end of the day, our employees are our biggest asset, and we are proud of building both strong infrastructures and an even stronger culture.

MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Location & Travel Details: This is an Office position, headquartered at our office in Indianapolis, IN. 

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Support the implementation of lessons learned and industry best practices with a
  mindset of continuous improvement
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Use strong technical writing skills for technical narratives
• Create and optimize preliminary Solar PV Project layouts
• Execute projects utilizing CAD software or similar development tools creating 3D models
  and assemblies and drafts of parts components and assemblies
• Create and review engineering project deliverables
• Complete design takeoffs from Engineering documents and prepare bills of material
• Coordinate with the estimating and pre-construction teams during the pre-construction
  phase to that the contact is consistent with our preliminary design assumptions
• Employ problem solving skills to resolve issues encountered in project development
• Assist with review of design documents to ensure that they meet our contractual
  requirements and reflect our standard installation methods and procedures
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and project stakeholders regarding the
  implementation of value engineering and alternate designs
• Travel to project sites as required to foster relationships with project teams, help solve
  engineering related issues, and pick up/implement lessons learned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management,
  or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years of related work experience preferred
• Experience in renewable energy, power generation, and/or medium/high voltage systems
  preferred
  

• Experience with estimating takeoffs in Autocad

• Experience with PVSyst, PVCase, PlantPredict, and/or other PV Design Softwares preferred
  
• Computer proficiency with; AutoCAD, Procore, InEight, Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred

• AutoCAD drafting experience with construction drawings /plan sets and solar/PV layouts preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec's Zero Injury principles
  
• Read, analyze and interpret drawings, professional journals, technical procedures,
  contracts or governmental regulations
  
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
  
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers,
  superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
  
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
  
• Ability to work independently and effectively with project managers, clients, consulting
  engineers, design, and technical personnel as well as manufacturing partners
• Must be open minded, creative, and possess the ability to modify and expand theories to
  find creative solutions within the confines of the code
  
• Must be confident; must possess the ability to substantiate code interpretations and
  mathematically prove design concepts
  
• The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects is a must
  
• Solid written and oral communication skills are a must
  
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients,
  project engineers, code officials and third-party consultants

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $65K to $80K/year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.