Renewable Project Engineer V

About Us

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether youre a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

SJI Renewable Energy Ventures is in the process of standing up a capital project execution team. This role will support the team which designs and constructs renewable natural gas facilities. This role will help develop the processes and facilities to manage the efficient flow of information including an Integrated Project Management Information System. This system will manage document control and storage, workflow, procurement, cost, communication, and project control.

SJI Renewable Energy Ventures is seeking a system savvy, creative individual, to lead the rapid formalization and cross functional mapping of required data and workflow in parallel with executing ongoing capital projects. The successful candidate will share a passion for building and for the accuracy of data in an engineering and construction environment. Specific to the REV Operating model, this role plays a lead effort in ensuring construction, LNG, RNG or related efforts are managed through a project pipeline effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Develop policies and procedures for effective document management and project engineering.
• Collaborates as key contributor in nimble, progressive and dedicated group.
• Engages in team planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of engineering and construction work.
• Build and maintain data management system which will be utilized for complete project lifecycles.
• Support RFQ management
• Support internal and external engineering resources
• Provides support identifying scope Change Notices, change orders, specifications, and bid evaluations
• Actively monitor for, and assist with management of, any cost, schedule, or technical scope changes on a program
• Work with Program Management in implementation of change management processes and work with engineering in evaluation and potential incorporation of scope changes on a program
• Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Collaborates as key contributor in nimble, progressive and dedicated team planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work for RNG facilities.
• Assist with planning and coordination in all phases of construction, including pre-Construction (including design phase for design/build projects), Construction, and Closeout
• Provide technical support for construction efforts including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods;

Required Skills:

• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work-controlling documents.
• Represent company, project and/or department during customer, landowner and project management meetings
• Collaborates as key contributor in nimble, progressive and dedicated team planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work for packaged equipment
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to project management providing design input regarding process improvement, reliability, and safety
• Technically competent understand selected equipment sizing and application with regard to cost, value, application suitability, safety, and reliability
• Performs design calculations and prepares equipment or material specifications
• Reviews/analyzes bids to make technical recommendations on vendor offerings
• Reviews and checks work of design draftsman and vendors
• Designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
• Compiles quality data, establishes regular communication of data, and facilitates action plans to ensure continuous improvement of quality, cost, and delivery
• Standards Process Piping Design, Materials, Fabrication and Specifications leading to construction documents
• Approach all designs with safety as top priorities
• Preparation of instruction and operation manuals
• Develops conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Experience in Solidworks
• Knowledge and understanding of Fluid flow principles, Thermal Systems, Mechanical design & Structural analysis
• Understanding of ASME, AISC, OSHA, AGA & ASTM standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Preferred Skills:

• Experience setting up and administering a PMIS for capital group for owner organization.
• Data Management and Document control
• Gas processing using membrane
• Pressure swing adsorption
• Solvent adsorption processes
• Gas compression equipment
• Flare and thermal oxidizers and/ or Packaged equipment
• Engineering workflow management
• Change control
• Engineering drawing coordination
• Engineering standards development
• Engineering numbering systems
• Construction technical support/RFI management
• Experience with design and construction of industrial process facilities
• Field engineering or craft experience

Qualifications

Required Background:

• Bachelors degree (B.S.) with minimum of 12 years experience in Mechanical or Chemical or Process Engineering or equivalent in related field.
• Five + years related experience in landfill gas to energy, High BTU/ RNG, oil refinery, Mechanical Industry, chemical process, gas process and/or technical experience

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, youre sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to bring your whole self to work every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI Total Rewards Benefits Package include:

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$111,000 - 177,600

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidates qualifications, education, and experience.