Lead Program Engineer - Major Projects Group

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE As a Lead Engineer – Major Projects Group, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of utility-scale energy infrastructure. Serving as the engineering lead during project development, you'll work directly with Owners, permitting agencies, engineering consultants, and internal teams to transform early-stage concepts into buildable, permitted projects ready for execution. Your day may involve evaluating potential project sites, developing conceptual engineering solutions, leading permitting strategies, reviewing third-party engineering deliverables, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and identifying engineering risks and opportunities before construction begins. Working across renewable energy, battery energy storage (BESS), gas generation, and data center power infrastructure, you'll help establish the technical foundation that drives successful project execution. You'll collaborate closely with Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Project Management, Construction, and Owners to ensure projects are technically sound, permit-ready, and positioned for successful delivery. STEP INTO THE ROLE 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. WHAT YOU’LL NEED 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. WHAT SETS YOU APART Experience supporting data center power infrastructure, on-site generation, or utility-scale gas generation projects. Working knowledge of permitting processes including air quality, environmental, land use, building, utility, and electrical permits. Experience working directly with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), permitting agencies, utilities, and regulatory authorities throughout project development. Familiarity with utility interconnection processes, FERC, NERC, and regional ISO/RTO requirements. Experience supporting EPC project delivery, engineering consulting, owner's engineering, or utility-scale infrastructure development. Strong understanding of conceptual engineering, constructability, technical risk evaluation, and project development strategy. Ability to independently lead technical discussions while balancing engineering quality, permitting requirements, project schedules, and business objectives. HOW WE INVEST IN YOU 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! #LI - Remote $121,680.00 - $176,436.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity. WHO ARE WE? With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.