Preconstruction Engineer

Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced hands-on professionals who make itour 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 clients 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 RFIs 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:

Best known as New Yorks Capital City Albany has a deep-rooted history and culture with exceptional natural adventures and a vivacious night life. From performing arts and exhibits to outdoors and nature Albany offers something for everyone. For more information about Albany visit CLICK HERE.

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Signal Energy Constructors Talent Acquisition Manager directly at for consideration. Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Signal Energy Constructors has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

Please beware of scams. Signal Energy does not charge any applicant for their participation in the recruitment process at any time.