Join our Project Engineer (California Solar EPC) Talent Community today! (Primoris Renewable Energy)

Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in utility-scale solar construction? While we’re not actively hiring for this role today, we’re always looking to connect with top talent for future opportunities. Join our Primoris Renewable Energy Talent Community and be the first to hear about upcoming openings!

WHAT YOU WILL DO (WHEN THE TIME COMES):  

• Lead and mentor Field Engineers to ensure project tracking and reporting align with company standards.


• Coordinate engineering efforts between internal teams, third-party firms, and field operations.


• Manage RFIs, permits, and construction documents to support smooth project execution.


• Support safety and quality programs throughout design and construction phases.


• Oversee project controls including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.


• Generate and maintain reports for internal and external stakeholders.


• Facilitate communication between site teams, engineering resources, and clients.


• Drive process improvements and support production analysis with tools and data.


• Step in for the Site Manager when needed to ensure continuity of operations.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:  

• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).


• Accounting (math and record-keeping).


• Ability to give presentations to groups of 10 or more people. 


• Involved with and understands 2 or more disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning).


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail), Adobe Acrobat/BlueBeam, P6 or other scheduling applications, Visio and engineering software applications.


• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills.


• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.


• Project Engineers are expected to re-locate to the project site for the duration of each construction project they are assigned to (project duration averages 6-15 months).

PERKS AND BENEFITS: 

• Competitive salary: $100K-$120K


• 401(k) with employer match


• Health, dental, vision insurance


• Paid time off + 10 holidays


• Stock purchase plan


• Straight time overtime pay


• Home rotation schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).


• Must pass a physical exam if required.


• Able to:




• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.


• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).


• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).


• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).


• Wear a respirator and other PPE when required.

WORK LOCATION:

Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

MOBILITY BARRIERS:

• Uneven ground


• Obstructed pathways


• Work at low/high elevations


• Confined workspaces

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Predominantly outdoor work


• Exposure to:


• Extreme heat or cold


• Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions


• Loud noise from tools and machinery


• Potential chemical exposure

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AGENCY STATEMENT:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.