Project Engineer (Intern), Project Delivery

About Rondo Energy  

Rondo Energy is decarbonizing industrial heat.  

Rondo deploys low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high-temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. 

As the Project Engineer of the Project Delivery Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless coordination, communication, and execution of Rondo’s large-scale thermal energy storage projects. You will work closely with Rondo Project Managers, with a focus to lead and manage the day-to-day construction of the thermal heat battery at Rondo Energy.   This person will act as a support function to the project manager, providing technical problem solving and document controls for team.  You will be a linchpin in deploying Rondo’s technology from the design phase and construction into production handover of equipment upgrades and new equipment installation. You will be the key interface to our equipment vendors, equipment designers, manufacturing engineering, factory design and facilities teams as a project document controller. The role will be responsible for ensuring up-to-date equipment documentation, records, procedures, standards, and the quality management systems.   

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):  

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring all assigned projects 
• Communicating effectively during daily interactions with the Rondo Project Manager to interpret their requirements and needs. 
• Maintaining quality control in every area, including team dynamics, personnel performance, planning, scheduling and document controls  
• Maintaining records and document controls for Submittals, RFI’s and Change Orders 
• Coordinating with site supervisory staff to keep a check on Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Commissioning and other works being executed by the contractor and ensure their compliance with contract documents. 
• Construction Documentation/Administration Phases tasks include file sharing, print coordination, logging RFIs & submittals, QA/QC documents stamping and coordination. 
• Project Close-Out tasks include dead filing and punch list tracking. 
• Ensuring up-to-date equipment documentation, records, procedures, standards.   
• Build positive, trusting relationships within the team and across the organization while scoping, planning, and executing on multifaceted technical projects. 

What You Will Bring:  

• Project Engineer based capacity preferably with an mechanical, electrical or construction background.   
• Pursuant or Obtained Bachelor's Degree in Construction management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering  
• Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.  

• Superior verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail. 
• High level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency. 
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Sharepoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Aconex, PlanGrid, and MS Project strongly preferred. 
• Ability to work with minimal guidance; Proactive, motivated self-starter. 

What We Offer:  

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits  
• Dental & Vision Benefits   
• Life Insurance and ADD   
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December  
• Flexible time off policy 
• 401(k) plan with company match 
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!  

The annual salary range for this role is $28-$30/hr. This role necessitates being on-site at our project in the Bakersfield CA region. The role is eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. 

\Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.   

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.  

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.   

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.