Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks a Project Engineer to support a large BESS project with a strong electrical background. This fully remote role is based in the United States for a 15-month contract, with an hourly pay rate of $58–$65.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams from design through testing. Responsibilities include developing electrical drawing packages in AutoCAD, ensuring NEC compliance, coordinating procurement, and supporting project execution and

Qualifications

• Experience in solar PV or battery energy storage (BESS) projects is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical code compliance.
• Experience with EPC projects in renewable energy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate electrical drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Review engineering drawings for NEC compliance and identify potential issues before installation.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for customers and internal project teams.
• Coordinate equipment specifications, material requirements, and procurement activities.
• Support project execution through design, installation, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Participate in weekly customer meetings and help resolve technical issues throughout the project.
• Review drawings and coordinate necessary design changes with engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Solar PV / BESS experience

NEC compliance

Communication skills

Independent work with customers

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support a large battery energy storage (BESS) project in Illinois. This is a fully remote opportunity for someone with a strong electrical engineering background and experience in solar PV or battery energy storage projects. The Project Engineer will work closely with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams, providing technical support from initial design through project completion.

Location: Remote, U.S.

Employment Type: 15 Month Contract

Pay Rate: $58–$65 per hour

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate electrical drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Review engineering drawings for NEC compliance and identify potential issues before installation.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for customers and internal project teams.
• Coordinate equipment specifications, material requirements, and procurement activities.
• Support project execution through design, installation, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Participate in weekly customer meetings and help resolve technical issues throughout the project.
• Review drawings and coordinate necessary design changes with engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Experience in solar PV or battery energy storage (BESS) projects is required.
• Strong electrical engineering background; bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical code compliance.
• Experience with EPC projects in renewable energy.
• Understanding of electrical equipment, specifications, and fire protection requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and directly with customers.