Project Engineer

Strata Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Project Engineer to manage engineering budgets, schedules, and deliverables for solar and storage projects in the United States. You will coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate results and strong project performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, and adherence to interconnection agreements, PPAs, and prime contracts while maintaining rigorous cost controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university strongly preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience
• Experience with the design of utility scale PV solar and BESS projects
• Strong time management and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting information to large groups

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities with external parties and internal personnel to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Understand the terms of Interconnection agreements, PPAs and Prime Agreements as they impact engineering activities.
• Conduct weekly meetings with the engineering team assigned to a project.
• Support regular meetings with project teams and clients to ensure technical clarifications are provided and to communicate status of engineering activities.
• Interface with various vendors to meet technical requirements of the project.
• Develop and maintain engineering budgets for design disciplines including internal labor and subcontracted costs.
• Assist with development of engineering scopes of work for external design RFPs.
• Track engineering subcontractor invoices and internal labor hours.
• Manage file sharing of technical documentation and submittals; produce design specifications; collect record and close-out documentation.
• Manage field RFIs and ensure prompt responses to all RFIs related to project design

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing engineering budgets, schedules and coordinating engineering deliverables to internal & external stakeholders.

Summary:

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate design activities with both external parties and internal personnel to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Understand the terms of the Interconnection agreement, PPA and Prime Agreement as it impacts engineering activities and deliverables.
• Conduct weekly meetings with the engineering team assigned to a project.
• Support regular meetings with project teams and clients to ensure technical clarifications are provided and to communicate status of engineering activities.
• Interface with various vendors to meet technical requirements of the project.
• Develop and maintain engineering budgets that cover all design disciplines and that include both internal labor and subcontracted costs.
• Assist with the development of engineering scopes of work for use in administrating external design Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Track engineering subcontractor invoices and internal labor hours throughout project.
• Manage file sharing of technical documentation for internal departments and subcontractors, including the production of design specifications, tracking of technical submittals, publication of construction drawings, and the collection of record and close-out documentation for a project.
• Manage field RFIs and ensure prompt response to all RFIs related to project design

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• BS in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university strongly preferred. Other STEM related degrees may be considered when coupled with relevant experience
• Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience
• Experience with the design of utility scale PV solar and BESS projects
• Strong time management and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting information to large groups

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the office. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to weather elements when in the field. Limited out of town travel may be required, estimated at less than 10%

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.