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Job Overview:
POWER THE FUTURE OF CLEAN ENERGY
Are you an experienced Project Design Lead with a background in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects? While we're not actively hiring for this role today, we're always looking to connect with talented professionals who can help drive the future of clean energy.
By joining our Talent Community, you'll be among the first to hear about upcoming opportunities and we'll reach out when a role aligns with your experience and interests.
WHAT YOU WILL DO (WHEN THE TIME COMES):
Lead and coordinate all aspects of the design process for utility-scale solar PV projects from preliminary design through Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
Manage Engineers of Record (EORs), consultants, and other third-party design partners to ensure quality, schedule, and project requirements are achieved.
Facilitate communication between internal engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to support successful project execution.
Review project designs and coordinate feedback from subject matter experts, clients, and stakeholders while ensuring comments are tracked and resolved.
Ensure designs comply with client requirements, safety expectations, and applicable industry codes and standards.
Coordinate RFIs, submittals, engineering transmittals, and document control processes throughout the design lifecycle.
Support procurement activities by coordinating major material approvals, managing design impacts on materials, and collaborating on Bills of Major Materials.
Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving design enhancements while maintaining project quality and performance.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, Engineers of Record, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Support contract execution by reviewing technical exhibits, scopes of work, and engineering requirements.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, and cross-functional collaboration efforts to drive project success.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in design leadership, project engineering, design management, or design execution.
Experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, renewable energy, power generation, or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of engineering design processes and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Experience working with Engineers of Record, consultants, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Knowledge of two or more engineering disciplines, including civil, electrical, mechanical, or commissioning, preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as project needs require.
WHY JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY:
Be first in line for future Project Design Lead opportunities
Stay connected with our Talent Acquisition team
Learn about upcoming renewable energy and utility-scale solar projects
Gain early access to roles offering competitive compensation and benefits
Help shape the future of clean energy through innovative infrastructure projects
PAY EQUITY STATEMENT:
$85,000 - $115,000
Primoris Renewable Energy provides the above compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.
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Company Overview:
Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.Benefits:
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in design leadership, project engineering, design process management, or design execution
- Experience with utility-scale solar PV projects and/or renewable energy projects
- Knowledge of the engineering design process
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams of engineers
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks across projects and disciplines
- Experience with at least two disciplines, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, or commissioning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio
- Effective communication, presentation, motivation, and supervisory skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
Primoris Services Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Primoris Services Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Primoris Services Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan options and bundled care‑navigation and virtual programs. Feedback suggests the medical package is competitive and broadly useful for employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a company‑matched 401(k) with immediate vesting and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these elements add meaningful long‑term value versus typical sector offerings.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Pay is considered strong in many field roles, with overtime and per diem opportunities that materially boost take‑home. Feedback suggests earnings potential is high for those willing to take travel‑heavy or long‑hour assignments.
Primoris Services Corporation Insights
What We Do
Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance capabilities that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, power generation, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities.
