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Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation, connects with experienced professionals for future Project Design Lead opportunities. The role leads and coordinates design for utility-scale solar PV projects, manages external design partners, and collaborates with internal teams to support project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of the design process for utility-scale solar PV projects from preliminary design through Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings
• Manage Engineers of Record (EORs), consultants, and other third-party design partners to ensure quality, schedule, and project requirements are achieved
• Facilitate communication between internal engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to support successful project execution
• Review project designs and coordinate feedback from subject matter experts, clients, and stakeholders while ensuring comments are tracked and resolved
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, safety expectations, and applicable industry codes and standards
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, engineering transmittals, and document control processes throughout the design lifecycle
• Support procurement activities by coordinating major material approvals, managing design impacts on materials, and collaborating on Bills of Major Materials
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving design enhancements while maintaining project quality and performance
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, Engineers of Record, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Support contract execution by reviewing technical exhibits, scopes of work, and engineering requirements
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and cross-functional collaboration efforts to drive project success

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in design leadership, project engineering, design management, or design execution
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, renewable energy, power generation, or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and multidisciplinary project coordination
• Experience working with Engineers of Record, consultants, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of two or more engineering disciplines, including civil, electrical, mechanical, or commissioning, preferred