Preconstruction Engineer

Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced, hands-on professionals who make it our business to understand your objectives. Without the overhead and reporting structure of larger, less specialized firms, we are flexible and ideally suited to meet each client’s custom needs. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.

We are seeking a Preconstruction Engineer at our corporate office in Albany, NY, or in a remote position.

Position Summary:

The position assumes the responsibilities of a preconstruction engineer for HV and MV electrical power systems, including electrical power substations and transmission/distribution systems, primarily on an EPC/turnkey/design-build basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects.
• Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc.
• Interface and coordinate with other departments, including preconstruction, engineering, procurement, project management, field services and legal.
• Review and analyze client provided documentation to determine project requirements, design parameters, and potential design challenges.
• Utilize client requested design guidelines to calculate project specific technical requirements, project feasibility, and project quantities.
• Develop preliminary designs and concepts that comply with applicable codes and project specifications.
• Evaluate multiple design options with respect to major equipment selection, site constraints, construction costs, and customer preferences etc. Communicate options clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to capture multi-disciplinary aspects of projects (civil, electrical, utility interconnection, procurement, etc.).
• Communicate conceptual project designs to internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assist in development of cost estimates
• Assist with vendor and subcontractor bid packages and RFI’s during bidding phase
• Lead development of project proposals, including thorough description of project inclusions, exclusions and assumptions, completion of supporting proposal deliverables, etc.
• Present proposals to department and company leadership prior to client submission
• Lead interactions with client during bid evaluation phase, participating in cost reviews, RFI responses, etc.
• Lead contract development on awarded projects, ensuring contract scope and price aligns with proposal and estimate
• Lead project kickoff/turnover to project execution team
• Compile and track historical bids and project execution costs for reference/use on future bids

Supervision:

• N/A

Professional Registration:

• Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) preferable, but not required.

Educational Requirements:  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Civil Engineering and/or related Engineering Technologies is preferred

Experience & Training Requirements:

• 3+ Years’ Experience in leading Proposals, Contract Development, Engineering/Design or Project Management of Transmission Level Substation and Transmission Line (13.8kV – 500 kV) projects including:
• All aspects of EPC substation/transmission projects
• Internal engineering
• Equipment and material purchasing
• Construction subcontracting
• Testing and Commissioning
• Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
• Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
  • Microsoft Word – Intermediate
  • Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
  • Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
  • Microsoft Project – Basic
  • AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Basic

Travel Requirements:

• Preconstruction Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer.  We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.

About Albany, NY:

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