Sr Project Engineer (Solar & BESS)

Senior Project Engineer

Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Solar, Wind & Energy Storage Locations: Multiple locations across North America

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

A leading renewable energy developer and owner is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the technical development and execution of utility-scale energy projects. This position plays a critical role in coordinating engineering activities from early-stage development through construction, supporting solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and wind projects.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Engineering

• Lead preliminary engineering efforts for collection systems, substations, transmission lines, and associated civil/electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical studies including geotechnical investigations, hydrology, LiDAR, and power system analyses.
• Serve as a technical liaison between development, permitting, interconnection, procurement, estimating, and project management teams.
• Manage external engineering consultants and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Support technology evaluations, equipment selection, and cost-estimating efforts.
• Provide constructability feedback through site visits and development reviews.

Design & Project Execution

• Support EPC procurement efforts, including RFP development and contractor evaluations.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables through all design milestones from conceptual design through Issued-for-Construction (IFC).
• Collaborate with utilities, system operators, offtakers, EPC firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary design reviews with internal technical experts.
• Review civil, structural, and electrical design packages to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage engineering RFIs and technical issue resolution throughout project execution.

Construction Support

• Partner with site and construction teams to resolve engineering challenges during project execution.
• Review contractor change requests and technical modifications.
• Support lender, investor, and independent engineer due diligence activities.

Process Improvement

• Identify design optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, and internal procedures.
• Document and implement lessons learned from completed projects.
• Solve complex technical and cross-functional challenges.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience supporting renewable energy projects.
• 2+ years of experience in a Project Engineer role.
• Experience within utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or wind projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with PVsyst, PVCase, SAM, or similar solar modeling software.
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, and electrical design packages for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Work Environment & Travel

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to project sites.
• Opportunity to support projects throughout North America during both development and construction phases.