Planning Engineer

Role summary / purpose Responsible for performing engineering assignments ranging from limited scope and complexity to advanced engineering projects requiring expertise in multiple disciplines. Works under varying levels of supervision depending on experience, with increasing independence at higher levels. Assist with project management, negotiations, performance tracking and reporting. Responsibilities may include planning, organizing, and managing engineering projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading technical teams. Engages in decision-making, technical analysis, project coordination, and engineering oversight, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, and power plant operations. Key responsibilities • Perform engineering assignments ranging from limited scope to advanced projects requiring expertise in multiple disciplines • Assist with project management, negotiations, performance tracking and reporting • Plan, organize, and manage engineering projects • Ensure regulatory compliance and lead technical teams • Work as an extension of the engineering team, ensuring designs meet project specifications, safety standards, and long-term performance and reliability goals • Provide interpretations and conclusions from data • Develop technical documentation and provide technical guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians • Prepare job cost estimates, pole bore details, and required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects • Promote a safe and inclusive work environment • Develop expertise in engineering standards, project coordination, and decision-making Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required • 0 - 5 years of experience in engineering studies and analysis, applying engineering-related disciplines to solve moderate difficulty assignments Required skills • Electrical/I&C Engineering: Electric distribution system, Power systems, ladder logic, safe shutdown analysis, computational tools (ETAP, EDISON) • Mechanical Engineering: Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pipe stress analysis, ASME standards • Civil/Structural Engineering: Designs and manages civil infrastructure components, including foundations, site grading, and drainage systems, seismic qualification, pipe supports, welding, rigging • MOV Valve Engineering: Diagnostics, troubleshooting, valve program management • Technical analysis and project coordination • Decision-making and engineering oversight