Project Engineer

Title: Project Engineer

Location:
White Plains, NY (3 days Onsite)

Duration:
12 months contract

About Cogent Infotech

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Position Summary

This role will support a multitude of energy efficiency projects, including lighting direct install projects for customers under Customer Project Delivery, Utility Ops.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Project/Construction Management for all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through close out for projects and/or programs and ensuring deliverables are received incompliance with schedule. Responsibilities and tasks require some support and guidance from higher-lever Project Engineer(s) or manager.
• Under intermittent supervision will own medium sized projects. Manage and implement multiple projects and modifications concurrently.
• Oversee and coordinate all in-house as well as external resources for all activities related to the project.
• Ensure applicable licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, code compliance, construction, and requirements/input of all project stakeholders is incorporated into the project especially during initiation through design phase of the project.
• Develop & manage design documents/specifications, project presentations, Trustee Items, project funding requests, budgets, forecasts, bid documents, evaluate bid proposals, and make award recommendations.
• Partner with Construction Engineers, Engineering, Customers or Service Providers in developing/negotiating contract change orders, preparing invoices and coordinating construction sequencing and site outages, coordinate all field & design changes and quality testing/inspections.
• Review and contribute to all project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registry, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, variances, etc. for the project.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience preferred in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial/institutional or related mechanical/electrical maintenance, operations or constructions.
• Competency in project management of electrical, mechanical, structural and/or water projects specific to the electric utility, building HVAC, electrical/mechanical systems, lighting, and distributed energy resource.
• Proven success in the management of technical and commercial aspects of medium sized projects.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop project plans, timelines, and work schedules as well as coordinate among customer.
• This role will support a multitude of energy efficiency projects, including lighting direct install projects for customers under Customer Project Delivery, Utility Ops., contractors, permitting agencies, etc.
• Experience with applicable codes, standards, regulations, project budgets, costs, project management software and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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