Lead Solar Project Engineer — Design, Risk & Performance

GREENLINK ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A commercial clean energy firm is seeking a Senior Solar Project Engineer to lead the engineering quality and constructability of solar PV projects. This role emphasizes technical leadership across the project lifecycle, requiring extensive experience in solar PV system design and project management. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar PV engineering, system design, or technical leadership.
• Strong experience with commercial solar projects; utility-scale experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of PV systems, electrical design, inverters, and balance-of-system components.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design for commercial and complex solar PV projects.
• Develop, validate, and refine production and performance estimates.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during installation.

Skills

Solar PV engineering

System design

Technical leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD tools

Solar design and modeling software

Job description

A commercial clean energy firm is seeking a Senior Solar Project Engineer to lead the engineering quality and constructability of solar PV projects. This role emphasizes technical leadership across the project lifecycle, requiring extensive experience in solar PV system design and project management. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.