C&I Solar Project Engineer - HYBRID

Job DescriptionRenewables Project Engineer, C&I SolarNortheast TriState Area - HYBRID Work ScheduleA Private Equity Firm that has invested over $1B into the renewable energy transition across the United States is seeking to grow their organization with the addition of a Project Engineer. Their goal is to acquire late stage projects and facilitate development from NTPPre-NTP through to COD. They also monitor the success of assets during O&M phases as part of the operating portfolio. Other key clean energy investments that they are involved in include infrastructure for electric vehicles and utility-scale battery storage.The role will be tasked with managing multiple projects concurrently to drive late stage project development and engineeringEPC initiatives pertaining to pre-construction, engineering design, project finance, contract agreement reviews, permitting, PPA, and transmission interconnection processes. It will also play a key role in monitoring the success of the asset through the O&M team post COD.An ideal candidate needs to be based in the Northeast Tri-State Area and have significant experience dealing with the Electrical Utilities Municipalities in the region. Exposure to RTOsISOs like NYISO & ISO-NE are a HUGE plus.They offer a solid compensation package that includes a competitive base salary and 401K matching, quarterly bonus, 100% covered health plan, and a hybrid work schedule.RESPONSIBILITIES:Solar Project Engineer - Drives the construction and management of C&I solar projects to ensure installation in accordance with contract specification and design drawingsSolar Project Engineer - Plays essential role in areas of Pre NTP development, EPC hand off, and technical O&M supportSolar Project Engineer - Prepares engineering scope of work, RFP, cost estimates, and bid packages for C&I Solar PV, Ground mount, Carport, and utility scale projectsSolar Project Engineer - Review EPC Contracts, equipment specifications, warranties, and other technical documentationSolar Project Engineer - Progresses and tracks the success of multiple projects through late stage development, EPC, construction, turnover, and O&M phasesSolar Project Engineer - Involved throughout pre construction, interconnection, permitting, finance, and other late stage solar project development initiativesSolar Project Engineer - Plays a proactive role in the EPC Design review process to ensure project are optimized appropriatelySolar Project Engineer - Works cross-functionally to ensure project transmission interconnection requirements are met based on ISORTO or AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) needsSolar Project Engineer - Builds and manages relationships with internal (construction, finance, etc.) as well as external (off takers, utilities, government community) stakeholders to drive project successQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fieldNABCEP Associates Photovoltaic Certification - a huge plus3-5 years of project experience in community solar development, C&I renewables, real estate project management, or related clean energy infrastructurePrevious work experience on Ground Mount, Rooftop or Carport solar systems - a huge plusExperience within ISO-NE, NYISO, andor North East AHJ's (Authority Having Jurisdictions)Experience in full cycle project development for C&I or utility scale renewable energy projectsUnderstanding of the EPC Design process for structural and electrical layoutsProficiency with PVsyst, AutoCAD, or Helioscope design toolsPrevious experience with Procore project management software - a huge plusCandidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Solar project Engineer, Field Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer

Created: 2025-02-16