Preconstruction Engineer - Renewable Energy at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. – Phoenix, Arizona

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

McCarthy Building Co. is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer for our Solar EPC group based in Phoenix, AZ.This is a chance to join a fast-growing EPC group taking thelead on utility scale renewable energy projects. We are seeking individuals with previous solar design experience or with a recent degree in a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide support as appropriate with conceptual and detailed design of renewable systems, specifically solar and battery energy storage.
• Support in the design review of electrical, civil, structural plans, specifications, calculations and studies.
• Support in the review of testing, commissioning plan and QA/QC documentation
• Conduct site visits and inspections, as well as face-to-face meetings with clients and industry partnersas necessary
• Assist in pricing and bidding of renewable energy projects, performing quantity take-offs when necessary and conducting reviews of milestone documents for pricing of value alternative options
• Communicate with engineers, suppliers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements as required
• Participate in the internal estimate review process and assist with final assembly of estimate for presentation to the client.
• Support in the collection and organization all bid information for future reference
• Support in the development of subcontracts and purchase orders for major equipment.
• Support in the estimation of projects by leading efforts to solicit proposals from subcontractors and vendors, as necessary.
• Champion standardization by identifying and documenting Best Practices
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and internal clients, attending industry events and representing McCarthy in the community

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar required
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to estimating.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.