Principal Engineer, Utility
Core
Lead project engineer for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects in late-stage development, construction, and operation.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Utility Projects
Builds
Utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) projects
Domain
Renewable energy, utility-scale power generation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering design (electrical, stormwater, grading), project management, third-party consultant management, contract negotiation, technical due diligence, value engineering, Procore proficiency, MS Office Suite
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in engineering, EIT or PE license, NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification, BESS fire safety knowledge, ETAP/SKM/PVsyst modeling, substation/high voltage design, AutoCAD Civil3D, Spanish or Portuguese fluency
Technologies
Procore, ETAP, SKM, PVsyst, AutoCAD Civil3D
Responsibilities
Manage EPC contractors and engineering consultants; prepare contract exhibits and support RFI negotiations; perform technical due diligence and design reviews; coordinate stakeholder feedback; value engineer system designs; manage Procore RFIs and submittals; support field QA/QC, test report reviews, punch lists, and commissioning; mentor engineers on technology trends and safety; evaluate emerging technologies for vendor lists.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship