Lead Engineer – Major Projects Group
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Job Description
Lead Engineer managing utility-scale energy infrastructure projects at Blattner Company. Overseeing engineering and permitting for successful delivery and execution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead early-stage engineering and site development efforts for utility-scale renewable energy, gas generation, battery energy storage (BESS), and data center power infrastructure projects.
- Develop conceptual engineering solutions, preliminary Bills of Material (BOMs), and technical recommendations that support competitive project development.
- Lead permitting efforts by coordinating applications, agency communications, compliance activities, and project approvals with federal, state, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), permitting agencies, utility providers, environmental consultants, and engineering partners.
- Review Owner specifications, engineering studies, design packages, and third-party proposals to identify technical risks, opportunities, and constructability improvements.
- Coordinate engineering deliverables across internal engineering disciplines, design consultants, permitting partners, and equipment suppliers to maintain project schedules and quality objectives.
- Support utility interconnection, permitting, and power purchase agreement (PPA) activities by coordinating technical submittals and responding to Owner and utility requests.
- Conduct site visits, engineering reviews, and constructability assessments throughout project development and execution.
- Support estimating and proposal development by defining engineering scope, preparing conceptual quantities, evaluating technical risk, and improving proposal competitiveness.
- Mentor technical staff while promoting engineering best practices, code compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical guidance during contract development, engineering reviews, and project planning activities.
- Serve as a trusted technical resource for Preconstruction, Operations, and Owners throughout project development.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
- Six or more years of progressive engineering, engineering leadership, construction, or project development experience supporting utility-scale energy or industrial infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts across project development, permitting, or project execution.
Benefits:
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
- And more!

















