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Senior Project Engineer

Austin💼 Full-time💰 $15,000–$15,000🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-09-25

Core

Own the technical execution of off-grid microgrid deployments (solar, BESS, gas peakers) for AI data centers in West Texas, driving projects from design through commissioning to commercial operation.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer (Physical Infrastructure)

Builds

Islanded, behind-the-meter microgrids for AI data centers

Domain

Renewable energy infrastructure + Data center power systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Utility-scale project delivery, construction and commissioning ownership, EPC contract management, technical scope development, equipment specification (BESS, PV, switchgear), schedule and milestone management, field troubleshooting, safety enforcement

Preferred skills

Islanded/off-grid microgrid experience, grid-forming BESS bring-up, ERCOT/Texas project experience, owner-side EOR/EPC management

Technologies

BESS, PV inverters, MV switchgear, balance of plant

Responsibilities

Own technical arc from design to commercial operation; Lead coordination of engineering packages; Develop technical scopes and RACI matrices; Support major equipment selection and vendor contracts; Drive islanded commissioning and energization sequences; Manage Engineer of Record and EPC to scope/schedule/quality; Coordinate procurement logistics; Track and recover schedule against COD; Run field troubleshooting; Enforce site safety and quality

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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