Project Engineer

Qcells USA Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical leadership during origination, design, construction, and commissioning of diverse solar and storage projects across the United States.

You will collaborate with development teams, EPC partners, utilities, and equipment manufacturers to evaluate feasibility, manage risks, and optimize designs for successful execution and operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of solar energy, storage, or renewable energy project engineering.
• Experience with community solar, C&I solar, distributed generation, or energy storage.
• Understanding of development, permitting, interconnection, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence for projects at various development stages.
• Support optimization to improve energy production, constructability, and asset performance.
• Review energy modeling assumptions using PVsyst, HelioScope, or similar tools.
• Coordinate permitting, interconnection, and AHJ requirements.
• Manage external engineering consultants and specialists.
• Support EPC procurement with technical scopes of work and proposals.
• Evaluate PV modules, inverters, battery systems, racking, transformers, and balance-of-system equipment.
• Conduct site visits to identify constraints and risks.
• Track deliverables, schedules, and technical issues across projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Energy

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy, or related Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

HelioScope

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering coordination during the origination, development, design, construction, and commissioning phases of community solar, commercial & industrial (C&I), PV+ESS, PV-only, and ESS-only projects across the United States.

The Project Engineer works closely with Development, Project Management, EPC partners, utilities, consultants, and equipment manufacturers to evaluate project feasibility, manage technical risks, optimize project designs, and support successful project execution. This position plays a key role in advancing projects from early-stage development through construction and commercial operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead technical due diligence activities for projects at various stages of development. Review and coordinate conceptual layouts, electrical single-line diagrams, equipment selections, and engineering deliverables.
• Support project optimization efforts to improve energy production, constructability, economics, and long-term asset performance.
• Review energy modeling assumptions and production estimates prepared using PVsyst, HelioScope, or similar tools.
• Coordinate engineering support for permitting, interconnection, utility reviews, and AHJ requirements.
• Manage external engineering consultants, surveyors, geotechnical firms, and specialty contractors.
• Support EPC procurement activities, including preparation of technical scopes of work and review of contractor proposals.
• Participate in technology evaluations and technical assessments of PV modules, inverters, battery systems, racking, transformers, and balance-of-system equipment.
• Conduct site visits and support project assessments to identify technical constraints and development risks.
• Track engineering deliverables, schedules, and technical issues across an assigned portfolio of projects.
• Identify and communicate project risks impacting schedule, cost, permitting, interconnection, constructability, and overall project feasibility.
• Support construction activities through review of technical submittals, RFIs, design changes, and commissioning documentation.
• Provide technical support to project stakeholders, including developers, investors, utilities, EPC contractors, and asset owners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3-7 years of experience in solar energy, storage, or renewable energy project engineering.
• Experience supporting community solar, C&I solar, distributed generation, or energy storage projects.
• Understanding of development, permitting, interconnection, and construction processes.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Strong understanding of PV and/or battery energy storage systems.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with PVsyst, HelioScope, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and processes.
• Experience supporting EPC oversight and construction activities.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with community solar and distributed generation (greenfield and brownfield) projects.

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $135,400 – $148,900
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $124,100 – $136,500
• Zone 3 (All others): $112,800 – $124,100

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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