Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer supports the delivery of utility scale solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the United States. This role works closely with development, engineering, construction, and finance teams to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined, properly implemented, and aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage engineering requirements within EPC contracts and project documentation
• Support the Tendering team in EPC contractor selection and contract negotiations
• Provide engineering support to the Project Management team during project execution
• Review and approve project designs, drawings, and technical submittals during development and construction
• Manage external Owner’s Engineers supporting design reviews and construction oversight
• Conduct site visits to support construction progress and milestone verification
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement in project delivery and operations
• Develop tools and processes to manage technical requests and track engineering deliverables
• Represent your discipline in development, delivery, and stakeholder meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SketchUp
• Familiarity with project financing structures and technical diligence requirements
• Understanding of codes and regulations relevant to solar project construction
• Experience with solar simulation tools such as PVsyst, PVSol, StorageVAT or similar platforms
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for project site visits and key project meetings
• Utility scale solar PV design for construction, including high voltage substations
• Battery energy storage systems and integration with PV and high voltage infrastructure
• Civil design considerations for solar development including access roads, drainage, and site hydrology
• Electrical system design including studies such as thermal ampacity, load flow, reactive power, and protection coordination
• Energy resource assessment and project optimization

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 to $120,000, plus a 15% annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, prescription and vision coverage starting on your first day, with zero premiums for employee only coverage; Retention bonuses; Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays; 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution; Hybrid working environment, Tuesday to Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote; Monthly personal phone reimbursement up to $100 and commuter benefit up to $150; Lifestyle Savings Account and additional wellbeing benefits