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Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $125,000–$145,000🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage conceptual project designs and selected engineering firms to complete final detailed designs for renewable energy projects utilizing inverter-based wind and solar generators.

Role type

Project Engineer (Renewable Electrical Engineering)

Builds

Large-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) with high/extra high voltage interconnections

Domain

Renewable Energy / Power Systems / Electrical Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electrical engineering design, power system knowledge, design review, project schedule tracking, as-built documentation, competitive bid review, construction progress monitoring, factory acceptance testing, energy calculations, technical due diligence coordination

Preferred skills

HV/MV electrical infrastructure experience, multi-project coordination, industry standards knowledge

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual project designs complying with owner and interconnection requirements; Conduct thorough design reviews of electrical drawings (DC solar, AC collection, substation, transmission); Define scope of electrical system studies and review results; Track design schedules and update stakeholders; Support project close out by transferring as-built documentation; Review competitive bids for owner-procured electrical material; Monitor construction progress and support field issue resolution; Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing; Prepare and validate electrical energy calculations; Coordinate with independent engineers for technical due diligence

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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