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18 Primoris Renewable Energy; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical & dental & vision

Disability insurance

401K with match

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Project Design Lead to drive design for utility-scale solar PV projects from early design through IFC drawings in the United States. You will lead Engineers of Record and consultants, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction and operations to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with safety and codes.

This role requires 5+ years in design leadership and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in design leadership or project design roles.
• Experience with utility-scale solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Strong multi-discipline coordination and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all design process for utility-scale solar PV projects from prelim design to IFC drawings.
• Manage Engineers of Record, consultants, and third-party design partners to ensure quality, schedule, and project requirements.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to support successful project execution.
• Review designs and coordinate feedback from SMEs, clients, and stakeholders while ensuring comments are tracked and resolved.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, safety expectations, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, engineering transmittals, and document control processes throughout the design lifecycle.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating major material approvals, managing design impacts on materials, and collaborating on Bills of Major Materials.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost‑saving design enhancements while maintaining project quality and performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, Engineers of Record, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support contract execution by reviewing technical exhibits, scopes of work, and engineering requirements.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and cross-functional collaboration efforts to drive project success.

Skills

Design leadership

Project engineering

Design management

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Visio

Job description

POWER THE FUTURE OF CLEAN ENERGY

Are you an experienced Project Design Lead with a background in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects? While we're not actively hiring for this role today, we're always looking to connect with talented professionals who can help drive the future of clean energy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (WHEN THE TIME COMES)

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of the design process for utility-scale solar PV projects from preliminary design through Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Manage Engineers of Record (EORs), consultants, and other third-party design partners to ensure quality, schedule, and project requirements are achieved.
• Facilitate communication between internal engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to support successful project execution.
• Review project designs and coordinate feedback from subject matter experts, clients, and stakeholders while ensuring comments are tracked and resolved.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, safety expectations, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, engineering transmittals, and document control processes throughout the design lifecycle.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating major material approvals, managing design impacts on materials, and collaborating on Bills of Major Materials.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost‑saving design enhancements while maintaining project quality and performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, Engineers of Record, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support contract execution by reviewing technical exhibits, scopes of work, and engineering requirements.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and cross-functional collaboration efforts to drive project success.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in design leadership, project engineering, design management, or design execution.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, renewable energy, power generation, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Experience working with Engineers of Record, consultants, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of two or more engineering disciplines, including civil, electrical, mechanical, or commissioning, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as project needs require.

PAY EQUITY STATEMENT

$85,000 - $115,000 Primoris Renewable Energy provides the above compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full‑time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.

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Company Overview

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for ourcustomers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration.

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Power Your Potential

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.