Project Engineer

Description:

About Us

Great River Hydro (GRH) is New England’s largest producer of conventional hydropower. We own and operate 13 generating stations and 3 storage-only reservoirs on the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers. Today, our unique capabilities and operational flexibility play a vital role in our region’s transition to a low carbon, reliable and secure energy future.

At GRH, our most important asset is our people. The GRH team includes over 100 highly skilled professionals who manage, operate, and maintain our facilities. Safety is our highest priority. Our GRH team members are committed to the safety and well-being of each other, our communities and our environment, every single day. Our safety culture drives our successful delivery of reliable, clean energy.

Role Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief Dam Safety Engineer, this role oversees multiple projects as a project engineer, discipline lead, and/or field construction coordinator, focused on maintaining and/or improving asset safety, environmental quality, reliability, infrastructure modernization, efficiency, etc.. Specifically, this position manages and implements budgets, schedules, cost estimating and cost control, drafts technical documents, manages various compliance components, etc.

This role travels as needed to company offices and facilities located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Limited overnight and out of the region travel could be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees overall project management and coordination including cost, forecasting, reporting, schedule, scope, safety, technical, environmental, and licensing requirements;
• Coordinates and oversees field implementation/construction of project solutions;
• Performs pre-construction planning to ensure all licensing requirements are addressed;
• Supports solicitation of contractor estimates and proposals;
• Coordinates engineering design, resolution of comments, and delivery of completed documents;
• Performs project close-out to ensure all documentation is properly archived, permits are closed, financial items are addressed, etc.;
• Communicates recommendations to management and other effected parties in a way that fosters consensus and facilitates favorable project outcomes;
• Solicits internal and/or external expertise as needed;
• Utilizes various central information systems to ensure accurate project costing; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience working in/with industrial construction, manufacturing, and/or operations environments;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required;
• Strong familiarity with OSHA and/or NFPA 70e LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) rules;
• CAPM, PMI or PMP Certification is a PLUS;
• Prior electrical/mechanical/civil knowledge required;
• Must be able to read blueprints and coordinate design drawings;
• Technical expert on project management methodologies, practices and procedures;
• Ability to drive teams to meet deadlines;
• Good leadership skills with the ability to coach, advise, give feedback, and help communicate priorities to internal teams;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication skills;
• Ability to travel as needed throughout MA, NH, VT;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; and
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Great River Hydro is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Great River Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $120,000/year + Bonus