Project Engineer

Clearway Energy

Denver, Colorado

Full Time

Posted April 8, 2026

$96k - $125k

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing the design, review, and coordination of solar and energy storage projects, supporting development, construction, and commissioning activities, and ensuring technical and contractual compliance across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage review, coordination, and approval of detailed design packages for solar and energy storage projects.
Support development and construction teams with engineering design, site due diligence, and optimization of project layouts and equipment.
Review and ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual, cost, and performance requirements.
Develop and evaluate energy input assessments, power output expectations, and system performance analyses.
Oversee activities of designers, consultants, and contractors to meet project deadlines and resolve conflicts.
Review, negotiate, and manage technical aspects of EPC contracts, interconnect agreements, and technical exhibits.
Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver technical reports, system designs, and cost estimates.
Manage contractor deliverables during construction to meet contractual and financing milestones.
Support construction activities as a technical escalation point and owner’s representative to mitigate delays and scope creep.
Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, and communications with clients, stakeholders, utilities, and authorities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or related subject.
Minimum 2 years of solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry experience, including at least 1 year of direct EPC experience completing the detailed design, permitting, and construction of solar projects, and at least 1 year of storage experience.
Understanding of solar and storage project design, optimization trade-offs, and familiarity with the current solar and storage market, equipment suppliers, contractors, typical technical specifications, and costs.
Experience with solar and storage project financing and independent engineer requirements.
Understanding of solar and storage energy estimates, losses, assumptions, and standards.
Experience with review and negotiation of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and technical exhibits for solar and storage facilities.
Experience managing consultants and contractors.
Working knowledge of relevant U.S. and IEC equipment standards, codes, and construction practices.
Ability and willingness to travel 20% and occasionally work after hours on short notice when necessary.
Proven ability to organize and prioritize work, manage relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants, and contractors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, mathematical abilities, analytical and creative design skills, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative working environment, and to perform independently when needed.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $96,000 to $125,000 USD depending on location, skills, experience, and certifications

Annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance

Hybrid work model with office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision care

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions

Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and dependent daycare FSAs

Commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan with employer match

Life and accident insurances

Fertility programs

Adoption assistance

Generous parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships

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