Project Engineer, Utility
Core
Design and engineering of large, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation.
Role type
Project Engineer, Utility
Builds
Utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage systems
Domain
Renewable energy, electric power, utility infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical design (1-line/3-line diagrams, NEC, overcurrent protection, grounding, short circuit analysis), medium voltage collector system design, stormwater and grading design, project execution, third-party consultant management, technical due diligence, value engineering, commissioning support, quality assurance/control
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in engineering, EIT or PE license, NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification, experience with ETAP/SKM/PVsyst, substation/high voltage design, civil/structural/SCADA design, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Spanish fluency
Technologies
Procore, MS Office Suite, ETAP, SKM, PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Responsibilities
Develop scopes of work and technical contract exhibits; manage engineering consultants and EPC contractors; perform technical project due diligence and design reviews; coordinate feedback from internal stakeholders; value engineer PV and BESS system designs; establish/review technical specifications for owner furnished equipment; respond to contractor RFIs; perform QA/QC checks in the field; develop punchlists; support commissioning activities; support financing activities; resolve technical issues at operating sites; assist with budget development; attend site safety walks
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC