Project Development Engineer

About the job

Role Overview

A local renewable Energy Developer is seeking a Development / Sr. Development Engineer to provide risk and economics-based design principles for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, managing 3rd party consultants, and optimizing site layouts and performance models.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify site development risks prior to lease execution.
• Manage 3rd party consultants for technical studies (geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, etc.).
• Coordinate with Development, Real Estate, and Transmission teams to optimize projects.
• Develop conceptual layouts and single-line diagrams with performance and capex considerations.
• Oversee project risk timelines, permits, and milestones.
• Support ALTA surveys for Construction in coordination with contractors and land teams.
• Lead engineering activities for high-voltage design and grid interconnection.
• Develop and refine AutoCAD, PVCase, and engineering design standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in solar, storage, or infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVCase, ArcGIS, Google Earth or similar tools.
• Experience with PVSyst, NREL SAM, or other solar/storage performance models.
• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of project risks, permitting, and constructability concerns.
• Strong computing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across various locations.

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and want to drive clean energy development, we’d love to hear from you!