Senior Solar Project Engineer

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design execution across the full project life cycle for complex PV and BESS assets.
• Capture and manage project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate internal teams and external engineers and vendors to deliver optimized engineering packages that meet project requirements and business objectives.
• Own project-level technical decision-making by identifying risks early, driving resolution of ambiguous design and construction issues.
• Constantly seek a balance between cost, schedule, constructability, and long-term asset performance.
• Direct cross-functional collaboration with Design, Development, Engineering, Estimation, Pre-Deployment, Deployment, Project Finance, and Grid Integration teams.
• Ensure that the basis of design and plan of record for project execution is understood by the entire project team.
• Lead development maintenance, and interpretation of plant performance models and related technical analyses for your assigned projects.
• Leverage models and analyses to evaluate project- and portfolio-level tradeoff decisions, value engineering opportunities, and focus areas for optimization.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables, equipment selections, procurement inputs, RFIs, Submittals, construction drawing markups, and other project artifacts. Verify technical accuracy, constructability, and code compliance of all design specifications, and ensure that overall design spec will support project objectives.
• Mentor lower-level Project Engineering team members through technical coaching, design reviews, work shadowing, and direct practical feedback.
• Own department-level process improvement initiatives, standards updates, and tooling enhancements for Project Engineering.
• Partner with the Technical Strategy Team to evaluate, pilot, and deploy innovative technology and translate research into scalable solutions.
• Perform site visits during construction for project assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of solar or BESS design and/or project engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering for complex PV or BESS projects across the full project life cycle, including managing third-party engineering resources, reviewing design details, reviewing specs for critical equipment, and driving project-level decisions.
• Strong knowledge of PV and BESS engineering, design, and construction principles including power engineering fundamentals, major system components, constructability considerations, utility interconnection and acceptance processes, and performance optimization principles.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard PV and BESS design codes, engineering principles, and construction methods, including but not limited to NEC, IBC, and IFC.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks, identify critical path schedule items, and proactively anticipate and resolve construction challenges. Specific experience in roles where this is a core responsibility.
• Specific experience in roles where this is a core responsibility.
• Strong understanding of the DG and community solar market, including utility, state, and regional nuances, and how project execution differs from C&I and utility-scale PV.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting outputs from CAD and energy modeling tools, including AutoCAD and PVSYST or equivalent platforms, and using those outputs to support technical decision-making.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and common collaboration tools used to manage engineering deliverables and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience developing and managing contracts with engineering consulting partners and equipment suppliers.
• Experience creating and/or leading testing programs for implementation of new technology, product features, or process launches.
• Having participated in formal workplace mentorship programs as a mentor or mentee.
• EIT Certification (PE License preferred), NABCEP Certification, and/or PMP certification.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

• Passion for clean energy and environmental sustainability.
• Experience in solar or BESS design and project engineering.
• Strong technical skills in PV and BESS engineering.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Experience in project management and leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of industry-standard PV and BESS design codes and construction methods.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Experience with contract management and vendor relations.
• Experience with project performance analysis and optimization.
• Experience with project documentation and reporting.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project scheduling and timeline management.
• Experience with project budgeting and cost control.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project integration and coordination.
• Experience with project closure and handover.
• Experience with project innovation and improvement.
• Experience with project sustainability and environmental impact.
• Experience with project regulatory and legal compliance.
• Experience with project financial management and analysis.
• Experience with project human resources and team management.
• Experience with project technology and innovation.
• Experience with project procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience with project risk management and mitigation.
• Experience with project quality assurance and inspection.
• Experience with project safety and compliance.
• Experience with project stakeholder engagement and