Principal Engineer

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Principal Engineer leading safe, economical utility-scale designs for Blattner, a renewable energy construction company. Mentoring engineers and setting technical standards across power projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead people, train and mentor technical personnel, and set objectives for meeting engineering obligations from project proposal through completion.
  • Develop metrics and defend design standards.
  • Produce safe utility-scale designs compliant with company, state, federal, local, and international building codes and best practices.
  • Provide the safest and most economical means to satisfy the design life of power plants.
  • Collaborate with company departments, vendors, and outside firms on innovative ideas, methods, materials, equipment, software, and technologies.
  • Develop team initiatives to enhance processes and collaboration.
  • Set goals and work with team members on goals and training priorities.
  • Engage in technical fields including structural steel, wood, crane rigging, reinforced concrete, foundations, soil corrosion, hydrology, geotechnical, surveying, grading, and GPR studies.
  • Communicate with and support other departments as needed.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline work and reduce waste.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's discretion.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited college required.
  • 10 or more years of engineering leadership experience in a related energy or construction industry (i.e. civil, structural, foundation, utilities, power generation) required.
  • Will be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of company contract licensing.
  • Ability to supervise, influence and persuade people and groups toward common objectives.
  • Working knowledge of equipment and their appropriate applications.
  • Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation) to effectively work with owners, vendors, employees, landowners, etc.
  • Excellent organizational, scheduling, planning and prioritization skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
  • Valid, independent work authorization; the employer cannot sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • 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!