Project Engineer

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Full Time

Posted April 30, 2026

$85k - $115k

Solar Energy

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Job Description

The Project Engineer will lead the technical design, engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial and utility-scale solar projects, ensuring systems meet safety, performance, and reliability standards while managing internal and external resources throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical design, engineering, procurement, and construction of solar projects
Review site parameters, interconnection studies, and customer loads to optimize system design
Produce permit and construction drawing sets that meet codes and standards
Manage engineering resources to develop detailed design documentation
Specify equipment, develop scopes of work, and prepare procurement documentation
Coordinate technical reviews, permit approvals, and ensure design compliance
Supervise contractors during system installation and construction activities
Review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and oversee testing and commissioning
Compile project closeout documentation including as-built drawings and manuals
Participate in project meetings, review site progress, and support site evaluations

Requirements

3 - 5 years of commercial solar energy system design experience, preferably working with the design of new facilities
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with a preference for candidates who have a Professional Engineer (PE) license
Knowledgeable of the NEC (National Electrical Code) standards
NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certification or PV Installation Professional Certification is a plus
Expertise in solar plant equipment, including PV modules, racking systems, inverters, and electrical balance of plant
Proficiency with PVSyst, System Advisory Model (SAM) programs, AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, and Aurora Solar is a plus
Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages
Experience managing third-party due diligence studies and energy production estimates
Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with the Microsoft Windows Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Some travel required
Ability to review site parameters, interconnection studies, and customer loads to determine optimal system sizing and configuration
Ability to conduct detailed shading analysis, structural assessments, and electrical reviews to inform equipment selection and layout
Ability to model proposed designs in PVsyst or equivalent software to predict energy production and economic performance
Ability to develop equipment specifications, bills of materials, and detailed scopes of work for procurement and construction
Ability to review civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages for compliance with technical specifications
Ability to provide technical supervision of contractors during system installations to ensure plan adherence
Ability to review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, witness factory testing, and participate in system commissioning
Ability to compile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty documents, and other project closeout paperwork
Ability to participate in project construction activities, including responding to contractor RFIs, attending monthly construction meetings, and reviewing site QA/QC documents
Ability to conduct site visits to support site constructability evaluation and construction progress
Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with varied interests and backgrounds
Strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills
Proven and influential verbal and written communication skills