Clean Energy Rotation Program (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Renewable Careers in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level engineer to grow with a rapidly expanding clean-energy portfolio across solar, wind and storage projects. You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learn from senior engineers, and take on real responsibilities early in your career.

You will participate in design reviews, energy production estimates, site evaluations, interconnection applications, and data analysis, with opportunities to travel to project sites in Texas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering across the project pipeline and learn from experienced engineers.
• Assist with engineering design reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects.
• Prepare energy production estimates and site evaluations.
• Conduct technical due diligence and assist interconnection applications with utilities/ERCOT.
• Review submittals from EPCs, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Travel to project sites across Texas and nearby states for construction and commissioning support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data & spreadsheets

Communication

Ownership mindset

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000, depending on experience

Type: Full-time

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across the United States, with a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS). Texas leads the nation in wind and utility-scale solar, and our Austin team works at the heart of that build-out. We are looking for an entry-level engineer ready to grow with a fleet that is growing fast.

What you will do

• You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learning from experienced engineers while carrying real responsibility from early on. Your work will include:
• Supporting engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at every stage of development
• Preparing energy production estimates, site evaluations and technical due diligence
• Assisting with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities and grid operators, including ERCOT processes
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with regular travel to project sites across Texas and neighboring states
• Analyzing performance data from operating assets and recommending improvements
• Helping improve the tools, templates and standards our engineering team relies on

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical topics simple
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Internship, co-op or project experience in energy is a plus but not required. We hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our engineers.

What we offer

• $70,000 - $95,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Austin office
• A structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers
• Hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle across three technologies
• Health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO
• The chance to build your career in the largest renewable energy market in the country

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.