Hybrid Renewable Energy Engineer: Solar, Wind & Storage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Chicago

Mentorship from senior engineers

Full project lifecycle exposure

Health, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Renewable Careers is hiring a full-time engineer to support our renewable project portfolio in the Midwest. You will work with senior engineers, gaining real responsibility from day one across solar, wind and battery energy storage projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, interconnection processes, and technical reviews, with travel to project sites in the Midwest and a clear development path within a growing clean-energy company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Excellent analytical ability and comfort with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative and 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.
• Prepare energy production estimates, site evaluations and technical due diligence.
• Assist with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities (PJM and MISO).
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to Midwest sites.
• Analyze performance data from operating fleet and suggest improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the engineering team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Data literacy

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Renewable Careers is hiring a full-time engineer to support our renewable project portfolio in the Midwest. You will work with senior engineers, gaining real responsibility from day one across solar, wind and battery energy storage projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, interconnection processes, and technical reviews, with travel to project sites in the Midwest and a clear development path within a growing clean-energy company.