Project Engineer

Hilb Group | HR Consulting Practice; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy solutions seeks a Project Engineer to design and manage renewable energy projects. This fully remote position requires expertise in energy system design, particularly in solar technologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering and project management, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of energy system design experience.
• Experience with C&I Rooftop Solar and ground-mount systems.
• Proficient in PV design tools and project management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and engineering of renewable energy projects.
• Oversee contracted engineering firms as the 'Owner’s engineer'.
• Conduct energy production estimates using PVsyst and Helioscope.

Skills

Energy system design

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

Helioscope

PVSyst

AutoCAD

Procore

MS Office

Job description

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Our client, Trail Ridge Power (TRP), is a private-equity-owned leader in decarbonization solutions, dedicated to partnering with national commercial and industrial real estate groups. As an integrator and asset owner, they take a holistic approach to achieve our customer's sustainability goals, including developing and funding renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, and other energy services. They specialize in creating comprehensive energy transition solutions by originating, designing, developing, financing, owning, and operating a diverse range of renewable energy assets. Their portfolio includes solar PV generation, battery storage, and other commercially viable technologies and solutions that meet our customer's net-zero-carbon objectives. At Trail Ridge Power, the future of renewables is not just rooftop solar but looking at generation and consumption as inherently interconnected.

Trail Ridge Power is seeking a Project Engineer reporting to the Senior Director of Project Engineering to join their team. If you are an engineer with a passion for renewable energy and the desire to create something new, this could be the right opportunity for you!

This position is fully remote. The company will consider remote applicants within the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute directly to design and engineering of renewable energy, and cleantech projects as well as managing third-party consulting engineers
2. Oversee contracted engineering firms as the “Owner’s engineer”
3. Enforce design and engineering equipment and construction standards
4. Collaborate with development and finance to assess potential projects’ feasibility and construction complexity
5. Oversee full project life cycle and work with engineering partners to develop preliminary engineering plans
6. Work with EPC’s and third-party engineers to develop final engineering plans to internal standards
7. Provide technical guidance and support on matters relating to solar technology, focusing on rooftop, ground-mounted fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems
8. Review project deliverables to ensure all local and national code, utility interconnection requirements, and client requests are met, along with SOW items per contract
9. Conduct, coordinate, and review energy production estimates using PVsyst and Helioscope
10. Travel for work up to 30% as needed and depending on home location

You Bring:

1. At least 5+ years of energy system design experience with 3+ years designing C&I Rooftop Solar systems and small (1-10MW) ground-mount systems
2. Experience managing a large portfolio of projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
3. Experience with PV design tools including Helioscope, PVSyst, and AutoCAD
4. Proficient with Procore, project management, energy modeling, and MS Office programs
5. Experience with energy efficiency, CHP, fuel cells, or other carbon reduction technologies is preferred
6. A creative and entrepreneurial approach to solving energy/carbon use optimization problems
7. Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
8. Engineer in Training (EIT) in electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred
9. Competitive pay with bonus eligibility

Our client, Trail Ridge Power, is an equal opportunity employer that believes broad perspectives, backgrounds and multidisciplinary approaches are fundamental to bringing new sustainability solutions to the market. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and they encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact them to make the necessary arrangements.