Early-Stage Generation Engineer: Solar, Storage & Grid

Evergy; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a technically strong Early-Stage Development Engineer to support the development of generation projects, including preliminary designs, environmental diligence, and local permitting efforts within its service territory.

The role reports to the Manager – Early-Stage Development and Renewables Engineering and involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, external consultants, landowners, and stakeholders to advance multi-year, multi‑million-dollar projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, or utility-scale project development preferred.
• EIT or PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage generation projects in Evergy’s service territory (combustion turbines, solar, BESS).
• Perform technical feasibility evaluations, site screening, and preliminary layouts.
• Provide technical support for interconnection activities with planning teams.
• Assist in environmental and permitting strategies with consultants and local authorities.
• Engage landowners and officials for permitting, siting, and community outreach.
• Coordinate third-party consultants (engineering, environmental, geotechnical, permitting) to ensure scope and budget alignment.
• Contribute to project cost estimates and economic evaluations; support sensitivity analyses.
• Prepare technical summaries and materials for internal reviews and decision-making.
• Support smooth transition of projects to later development or execution phases.

Skills

Technical writing

Project scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office suite

Job description

Evergy is seeking a technically strong Early-Stage Development Engineer to support the development of generation projects, including preliminary designs, environmental diligence, and local permitting efforts within its service territory.

The role reports to the Manager – Early-Stage Development and Renewables Engineering and involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, external consultants, landowners, and stakeholders to advance multi-year, multi‑million-dollar projects across