Project Engineer

Summit Ridge Energy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Ridge Energy in Arlington, VA is seeking a Project Engineer to support Project Managers in executing and commissioning solar PV and energy storage projects. You will lead technical problem solving across design, procurement, construction, quality control, energy modeling, and performance testing.

The role requires a 4-year STEM degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 4-year STEM degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills related to energy modeling and cost analysis.
• Ability to travel to project sites and lift to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution and delivery with the project team.
• Coordinate with project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with clients, partners, contractors, and developers to support execution.
• Learn and use energy modeling apps and data platforms.
• Assist with reporting project progress, costs and performance metrics.
• Ensure safety and compliance across design, construction and operations.
• Travel to project sites as determined by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Energy modeling

Cost analysis

Creative thinking

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

Procore

Salesforce

PVSyst

HOMER

PowerTrack

Job description

Summit Ridge Energy (“SRE”) is seeking a Project Engineer to support Project Manager(s) in the execution and successful commissioning and completion of the company's projects, specifically solar PV and energy storage projects. The Project Engineer will take the lead role in managing and solving technical challenges related to the design, engineering, procurement, construction, quality control, energy modeling, and performance testing of projects and systems.

About Us

Summit Ridge Energy is the nation’s leading commercial solar power company. By merging financial innovation and unmatched execution, we deliver reliable, locally generated energy that reduces reliance on foreign energy and contributes to a more resilient and secure electric grid. Summit Ridge is driving a future where solar power generation strengthens local economies and ensures energy independence for businesses and communities across America.

Responsibilities

• Work and act in a safe manner for protection of self, workers, and property as there are inherent risks associated with design, construction and operations of energy projects.
• Support execution and delivery of projects by supporting the project team.
• Support the cross-functional project teams, including development, design, construction management, project finance, safety, quality control, procurement, interconnection, asset management, and other functions as needed.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to determine project metrics, performance and goals.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and partners (upstream) and contractors, consultants and outside developers (downstream) to support successful project execution.
• Communicate with clients, designers, project managers, field superintendents and Independent Engineers as required through the project life cycle: development stage, EPC contractor procurement, EPC contract execution, testing and commissioning, and transition to Asset Management for operation of the project.
• Support business decisions including risk and decision assessment through analysis, schedules, cost, and performance in context of project goals and metrics and the overall goals of the company.
• Review project contract conditions and support project compliance.
• Prepare written and verbal reports of project progress and activities.
• Support the implementation and compliance with various agreements including energy offtaker agreements (power purchase agreements), Utility Interconnection Agreements, Lease Agreements, and EPC Agreements with Contractors.
• Travel to project sites and development sites as determined by Manager.
• Learn and use energy modelling applications like PVSyst and Homer.
• Learn and use project data acquisition system platforms such as Power Track by ALSO Energy.
• Learn and effectively use Procore for project management, including document control, cost control, schedule control, quality control, reporting, and collaboration with contractors and partners.
• Learn and effectively use Salesforce for reporting key project metrics and documents for use by the company.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to support projects from start to finish in a challenging and autonomous environment
• Strong interest in solar energy and energy storage projects and operations
• 4-year college degree required in STEM field: science, technology, engineering, math.
• One to three years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High-level analytical skills related to energy modeling and cost analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Ability to embrace innovation and change, and belief that there is always room for improvement.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and drive to project sites, which may be several hours away from the primary work location.
• Ability to complete the OSHA 10-hour training course.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Summit Ridge Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Occupational Health and Safety:

SRE provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act.

Work Environment:

This job typically operates in a professional office environment, but will also be expected to visit active construction sites. In the office, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets, and teleconferencing software. On a construction site, this employee will be exposed to outdoor climates and could be exposed to loud noises associated with the construction process.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. The employee may encounter extended periods of being on an active construction site, which may include climbing ladders, standing or walking on uneven ground. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, bend; and reach with hands and arms.