Hybrid Renewable Energy Engineer — Growth & Mentorship

Renewable Careers Limited; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Chicago office

Mentorship from senior engineers

Hands-on exposure to project lifecycle

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Chicago, IL, is seeking an engineering support professional to join the growing clean energy team. You will work with senior engineers across solar, wind and battery projects, learning quickly and taking on real responsibility from day one.

This hybrid role includes travel to Midwest project sites and direct involvement in the full project lifecycle. We offer hands-on exposure, a clear development path, mentorship from senior engineers, and a competitive base salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative, curiosity, ownership and quick learning.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Internship, co-op or project experience in energy is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at every stage.
• Prepare energy production estimates, site evaluations and technical due diligence.
• Assist with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities (PJM, MISO).
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to Midwest project sites.
• Analyze performance data from operating fleet and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the engineering team.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data and spreadsheets

Written and verbal communication

Ownership and initiative

Renewable energy interest

Education

Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Renewable Careers Limited in Chicago, IL, is seeking an engineering support professional to join the growing clean energy team. You will work with senior engineers across solar, wind and battery projects, learning quickly and taking on real responsibility from day one.

This hybrid role includes travel to Midwest project sites and direct involvement in the full project lifecycle. We offer hands-on exposure, a clear development path, mentorship from senior engineers, and a competitive base salary