Senior Project Engineer

Our client is involved in Utility Solar projects from early development through construction to restoration. They are seeking an experienced Project Development Engineer, key responsibilities include leading early-stage development, managing EPC projects, providing technical procurement support, and supporting proposals and estimating. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technical knowledge of solar systems, project management skills, and proficiency in energy modeling software.

Project Development & Engineering:

• Lead early-stage development on Renewables EPC opportunities, including site assessment and general system design.

• Ensure alignment with technical, regulatory, and budgetary requirements.

• Conduct detailed engineering analysis to optimize design and create value engineering opportunities.

• Perform site assessment and grading quantification using internal and external engineering resources.

Project Management:

• Manage assigned active EPC projects during the engineering and procurement phase.

• Support procurement through the development of technical bid packages.

• Lead risk management activities with developed mitigation strategies.

• Guides project's technical strategy and scope.

• Ensures engineering standards and timelines are met.

• Understand and manage engineering scope boundaries. (PV vs SCADA vs S/S, etc)

• Monitor and control project scope to prevent creep.

• Oversee design and document finalization.

• Serve as the point of contact for technical queries from the construction team. (Handoff to field engineering at construction).

Technical Procurement Support

• Aid in resolving technical issues during procurement.

• Review and support technical bid clarification/resolution with vendors.

• Support contract negotiations with technical insights.

• Develop procurement timelines with key delivery milestones.

Supporting Proposals and Estimating:

• Support project proposals with a review of technical specifications, geotechnical reports, and project requirements.

• Collaborate with teams to tailor proposals to client needs and company strengths.

• Conduct detailed cost analysis and recommendation on selection for engineered equipment (racking, inverters, cabling strategy)

• Evaluate vendor technical bids.

• Ensure bids meet design and engineering criteria.

• Advise the project team on vendor selection.

• Coordinate between estimating, procurement, and scheduling teams to develop EPC project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,

• 3-5 years of direct experience in development or engineering of utility-scale solar (> 50MW) and/or BESS projects.

• Technical knowledge of solar site assessment, photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy modeling (pvSyst) battery energy storage systems, inverter technology, and grid integration.

• Familiarity with project management principles, able to demonstrate involvement in managing projects with cross-functional teams.

• Basic proficiency in energy modeling software, CAD tools, and GIS.