Senior Project Engineer [Remote]

About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Responsibilities

• Development Engineering Support: Lead and coordinate preliminary collection system, substation and transmission design, as well as electrical and civil design basis of assigned projects. Facilitate preliminary engineering design activities including geotechnical, lidar, hydrology, and electrical studies. Participate in project reviews led by the Phase Leader (Project Development, Project Implementation). Attend weekly/monthly meetings associated with the project review. Serve as technical interface/lead with respective teams, including Development, Permitting, Interconnection, Estimating, Procurement, Resource Assessment, and Project Management teams. Manage external third-party engineering consultants. Collaborate externally and internally throughout projects in development, with consideration of EDF technical specifications and lessons learned. Support EDF team for technology review, equipment selection, and internal project pricing efforts. Work closely with EDF Development on permitting requirements to ensure designs meet the specifications. Support EDF Developers and conduct development site visits to assess constructability.
• EPC Design Execution: Provide technical assistance in preparing EPC contractor Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Collaborate with the project implementation team for smooth transition from development to construction and as needed during the execution phase. Review and comment on EPC schedule of values (SOVs). Coordinate engineering Requests For Information (RFIs) and deliverables (30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC design) with EPCs, Utility, ISO, and off-taker to meet interconnection requirements. Coordinate detailed engineering review with subject matter experts (SMEs) and work closely with the construction team. Review and comment on detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages to ensure compliance with EDF technical specifications.
• Construction Support: Work closely with EDF EPC managers and Site Managers to facilitate timely RFI response and resolution. Review and comment on contractors' submitted change orders. Support Independent Engineers (IEs) in technical due diligence reviews.
• Other Engineering Tasks: Coordinate design optimization and identify cost and other improvement opportunities. Create holistic engineering guidance, procedures, and processes. Solve complex and cross-functional problems independently. Derive solutions and share with the broader team and organization. Document and implement lessons learned from projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• 80% of the time is spent in the office environment.
• 20% of the time is spent in the field, visiting potential and existing projects, assessing sites, meeting with project team members, local partners, and appropriate industry representatives.
• Travel may be required 4-5 times a year.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical (preferred), civil, or mechanical engineering.
• Good understanding of PV, Storage, and/or Wind technology, preferably solar.
• Previous experience of 7+ years on renewable energy projects is required.
• Minimum 2+ years as a project engineer.
• Diversified knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and engineering principles and practices required to produce safe, efficient, reliable, easy to operate and maintain, and cost-effective designs.
• Experienced with various Microsoft and engineering software including AutoCAD, ETAP, and/or any other power system software.
• Experience/Knowledge with PV tooling software is preferred (e.g., PVSyst, PVCase, System Advisory Model).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Pro-active, flexible, and autonomous.
• Highly motivated self-starter and good team player.
• Problem-solving skills to quickly address project challenges.
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages.
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with varied interests and backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives, including eligibility for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage with low-cost health & wellness benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k with a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning, career development, and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship and buddy programs.

Pay

The full pay range for this role is $120,800 to $210,300 annually, with a good faith estimated starting pay of $144,000 to $170,000 annually. Salary decisions are based on factors including but not limited to relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and geographic location.

Schedule

This role is hybrid based in San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo), with a minimum of three days in the office, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.