Engineer Senior (Utility Scale Renewables)

ENGIE Group; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 156,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹

Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering activities for utility-scale renewables across the USA and Canada. You will serve as the main point of contact for cross-functional teams and oversee design coordination with EPC and consultants.

Candidates should have a strong electrical/civil/mechanical background, at least five years in renewables, and proficiency with AutoCAD. The role is hybrid in-office with travel and site assessments as needed.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in renewable energy project roles.
• Ability to manage design coordination with EPC and consultants.
• Experience in detailed and conceptual design of renewables facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and coordinate design meetings with EPC/consultants.
• Provide engineering input and review design submittals and equipment selection.
• Update standards and manage external engineering firms and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineer Senior (Utility Scale Renewables)

General Information

Broomfield, United States, 80021
ENGIE North America Inc.
Engineering Permanent Full-Time

What You Can Expect

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will manage engineering activities related to design for utility-scale renewable projects (wind, solar, and energy storage) throughout the US and Canada and serve as a main point of contact.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple projects, coordinate design meetings with Consultants or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors, and schedule regular meetings and communications with the project team. Review and monitor contractors’ progress and key project milestones.
• Provide engineering technical input at various project stages, coordinate design efforts with EPC or external consultants, review design submittals and equipment selection with support from ENGIE subject matter experts.
• Update standards and specifications based on lessons learned, manage external engineering firms and subcontractors, and ensure all deliverables meet project specifications. Actively identify and manage critical risks, issues, and impacts, ensuring adherence to corporate health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Engineering, Operations, Permitting, GIS, and Land group), assist procurement in running RFPs and managing sub-contractors, and support crossing exhibits. Facilitate professional development and networking opportunities.
• Stay updated on new technologies, regulatory conditions, industry best practices, and safety standards. Perform site assessments, design review meetings, and due diligence throughout the USA and Canada to support site evaluation, development, and permitting activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or comparable technical knowledge through demonstrated work experience with a solid understanding of power generation plants.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in similar positions, managing renewable energy projects, and producing standards, specifications, and documentation.
• Experience in detailed and conceptual design of renewable energy project facilities, with a preference for electrical background (Substations, P&C, Commissioning, Collection system, Photovoltaic, Battery Energy Storage System, Wind, SCADA, Transmission). Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience and understanding of the owner’s engineer role and technical due diligence. Professional Engineer (PE) License and PMI Certification are a plus but not required.
• Experience in day-to-day interactions with project development and construction teams, including effective communication with project teams, stakeholders, and contractors. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and an understanding of commercial contracts and negotiations.

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy and is not eligible for remote work.
• This role requires attendance at a worksite on an as‑needed project basis.
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the use of fleet cars, personal and/or hire cars when traveling, to drive to site locations and meetings.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Compensation

Salary Range: $102,000 – $156,400 USD annually.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help plan for retirement through a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Supplemental benefits enhance emotional and physical well‑being across life stages, including caregiver benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ENGIE is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Accommodations

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Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

Safety

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.