Design Engineer Sr (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America
Job Summary
Prepare engineering designs and calculations for large scale renewable power projects, with focus on PV solar. Responsibilities also include estimating costs, estimating personnel and material needs, preparing proposals, and establishing completion dates. Strong understanding of PV solar systems and supporting engineering, procurement, construction delivery (EPC) projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Analyze engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to design.
2. Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine optimal designs.
3. Apply engineering principles to design, modify, or develop renewable power facilities, testing, equipment, or processes.
4. Conduct engineering feasibility studies on associated subsystems components, equipment or methods.
5. Design and develop applicable engineering components, such as civil, structural, electrical or controls, of renewable energy project.
6. Determine feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors.
7. Develop technical specifications and assist in construction cost estimation for large scale renewable power projects.
8. Prepare calculation packages for relevant design aspects.
9. Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD. Use of AutoCAD Civil 3D required for civil engineers.
10. Review and comment on contractor submittals and requests for information. Conduct construction oversight inspections and closeout activities including final inspections, completion of punch lists, and record drawings. Some travel/field work may be required.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree preferred, or a minimum of 0-4 (Engineer I), 5-8 (Engineer II), 9-12 (Engineer Ill), or 13+ (Sr Engineer) years of experience in design engineering.
2. Client (internal and external) service focus.
3. EIT/PE certification(s) strongly preferred.
4. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with effective organizational and time management skills including abilities to multi-task and work independently in dynamic environment involving multiple projects.
5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
6. Experience in developing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and construction planning documents.
7. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD and discipline specific software as applicable, such as PVSyst, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
8. Flexibility and adaptability to work in an agile work environment with personnel/teammates delivering from multiple locations or remotely.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
