Engineering Project Manager, Utility-Scale Solar & Energy Storage

Peak Demand; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Demand is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering and construction activities for utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects from development through commissioning.

The role requires coordinating contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery while managing technical risks and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on project management experience in power/energy projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical background.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, battery storage, substations, or related electrical infra.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, construction documents, and equipment specs.
• Proven ability to coordinate engineering consultants, EPCs, equipment vendors, and stakeholders.
• Strong scheduling, risk assessment, and multi-project coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for leading technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering coordination and technical activities from development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate interconnection submissions, engineering deliverables, and planning requirements.
• Select, engage, and manage external engineering firms, EPCs, and major equipment vendors.
• Evaluate engineering packages at 30%, 60%, and 90% milestones for omissions and risks.
• Resolve engineering discrepancies with design teams to meet technical requirements.
• Coordinate procurement for PV modules, storage systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Develop equipment specs, engineering criteria, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor vendor submissions, milestones, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate material transport and delivery planning to support construction sequencing.
• Provide technical oversight of EPCs during construction and schedule performance.
• Represent the company in meetings with utilities, offtakers, contractors, and manufacturers.
• Collaborate across development and operations to maintain design-construction-operations continuity.
• Manage priorities across multiple projects at different development/construction stages.

Skills

Project management

Engineering coordination

Power generation

Energy storage systems

Construction management

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Our client is an established renewable energy developer focused on advancing utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects across key U.S. power markets. Backed by a global energy organization, the company combines financial strength with deep development expertise to deliver high‑quality clean energy assets from early‑stage development through construction.

The Engineering Project Manager will manage engineering and construction activities for utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects, from development through commissioning. This hands‑on role requires strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to coordinate contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams to keep projects on track.

What You’ll Do

• Direct engineering coordination and technical project activities from intermediate development through construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Support early project advancement by coordinating interconnection submissions, engineering deliverables, and technical planning requirements.
• Select, engage, and manage external engineering firms, EPC contractors, and major equipment vendors.
• Evaluate engineering packages at key design milestones, including 30%, 60%, and 90% completion, to identify scope omissions, constructability concerns, and technical risks.
• Work with design consultants and project partners to resolve engineering discrepancies and ensure technical requirements are incorporated into final deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement activities for critical project equipment, including PV modules, battery storage systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Develop and review project‑specific equipment specifications, engineering criteria, and technical procurement documentation.
• Monitor vendor engineering submissions, manufacturing milestones, equipment documentation, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate material transportation and delivery planning to support construction sequencing and project schedules.
• Provide technical oversight of EPC contractors during construction, monitoring execution progress, engineering compliance, and schedule performance.
• Represent the company in technical discussions and project coordination meetings with utilities, offtakers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Collaborate with development and operations personnel to ensure continuity between project design, construction, commissioning, and long‑term operations.
• Manage technical priorities and project execution activities across multiple projects at different stages of development and construction.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• At least 2 years of hands‑on project management experience involving power generation facilities, energy storage projects, or electrical infrastructure construction.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent relevant technical experience.
• Experience working with utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage systems, substations, medium- or high‑voltage electrical systems, or conventional power generation facilities.
• Strong technical proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, construction documents, equipment specifications, and project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating engineering designs for completeness, technical accuracy, constructability, and potential project execution risks.
• Working knowledge of major equipment procurement, vendor documentation, technical specifications, and construction scheduling.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to oversee several projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to lead technical discussions involving external partners.
• A self‑directed, detail‑oriented working style with the ability to independently manage engineering and project execution responsibilities.

Salary Range: $130-150K DOE plus bonus