Project Engineer III

Lime Rock New Energy; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GroundWork Renewables in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Project Engineer III to lead a small team of engineers, design custom PV test programs, and manage complex client accounts. You’ll review work for accuracy before delivery and mentor junior engineers, while taking broader responsibility for a specialization track.

You will collaborate with the Lab Engineering Manager and Sales, deliver technically demanding projects, and represent GroundWork at conferences or client forums as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 5–8 years of experience, or a Master’s with 3–6 years.
• Ability to review another engineer’s work and provide constructive feedback.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.
• Track record managing complex client accounts and non-standard test programs.
• Deep knowledge of photovoltaic module principles and IEC/UL standards.
• Preferred: strong Python and/or PVsyst for data analytics or modeling.
• Experience proposing process/workflow improvements and AI-integration efforts.
• Experience giving structured technical feedback to peers and presenting at industry forums.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large and complex client project portfolio, including quoting.
• Design custom test programs and project scopes for demanding client requirements.
• Run PV module projects where highest technical judgment is needed.
• Review test results and client reports for technical accuracy before delivery.
• Lead a group of up to three engineers, assigning work and providing day-to-day direction.
• Mentor engineers in test methods, reports, scheduling, and client communication.
• Serve as primary customer contact for complex, high-value accounts and as a subject matter expert.
• Take ownership of a specialization track (data analytics, process improvement, or industry-facing communication).
• Analyze data to provide insights to customers and the PV industry.
• Coordinate with technical team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Grow group revenue in collaboration with Sales, including client retention and expansion.

Skills

Python

PVsyst

Data analytics

Process improvement

Industry-facing communication

Conferences/presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Our partner companies are always looking for highly motivated and talented people passionate about energy and making a lasting positive impact. Come join us!

Reports to: Lab Engineering Manager, PVTLPreferred location: Albuquerque, NM (On-Site)Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

GroundWork Renewables is the solar industry’s trusted full-stack performance partner. A Certified B Corporation and ISO-accredited testing provider, we deliver precise MET data and PV module insights—helping developers, EPCs, and asset owners reduce risk, improve forecasting, and maximize value throughout the project lifecycle. Our services have enabled 1,000+ solar measurement campaigns, helping project developers secure billions in financing by reducing uncertainty with trusted resource data. Backed by a recent strategic investment that positions us for accelerated growth, GroundWork is expanding its U.S. operations.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer III is the first level that leads other engineers. On top of the large portfolio and custom design work built at Project Engineer II, a Project Engineer III leads a group of up to three Project Engineer I and II engineers, reviews their reports before client delivery, and mentors them, while managing some of GroundWork’s most complex accounts short of its very largest key relationships. You will manage a large, complex client portfolio and design custom test programs for the most demanding standard requirements. You’ll lead a group of up to three Project Engineer I and II engineers, reviewing their testing and reporting work before it reaches a client and mentoring them as they develop. You’ll also take on greater independent responsibility for a specialization track, working with less oversight than at Project Engineer II, including presenting at industry conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a large and complex client project portfolio, including custom or large projects and their quoting.
• Design custom test programs and project scopes for technically demanding client requirements, beyond what a Project Engineer II typically handles independently.
• Run PV module projects directly where the highest level of technical judgment is required.
• Review test results and client-facing reports prepared by the Project Engineer I and II engineers in your group for technical accuracy and completeness before client delivery.
• Lead a group of up to three Project Engineer I and II engineers: assign and prioritize their project work and serve as their day-to-day technical point of contact (work direction only; reporting lines remain with the Lab Engineering Manager).
• Mentor the Project Engineer I and II engineers in your group on test methods, report writing, scheduling, and client communication, and track their training.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for GroundWork’s more complex, higher-value accounts, and as a subject matter expert in at least one technical area.
• Take on greater independent responsibility for a specialization track (data analytics, process improvement, or industry-facing communication, including conference presentations, potentially co-authored with a Project Engineer IV), operating with reduced oversight compared to Project Engineer II.
• Analyze data to provide insights to the customer, the company, and the PV industry in general.
• Communicate and organize with the technical team to accomplish project goals and deliverables.
• Grow group revenue in conjunction with the Sales team, including client retention and expansion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 3–6 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to review another engineer’s technical work and give direct, constructive feedback.
• Experience guiding or mentoring less experienced engineers or technicians.
• Track record of managing complex client accounts and designing non-standard test programs independently.
• Deep working knowledge of photovoltaic module principles and applicable IEC/UL standards, sufficient to catch errors in others’ work.
• Preferred: Strong proficiency in Python and/or PVsyst for independent data analytics or modeling work.
• Experience proposing or piloting process or workflow improvements, potentially including early AI-integration efforts.
• Experience giving structured technical feedback or review to peers.
• Prior experience presenting technical work at an industry conference or client-facing forum.

GroundWork is a Certified B Corporation and proud equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, equitable, and just team makes our work better, and our field a better place to be. We are committed to building a workplace where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported. We hire, promote, and develop people based on their skills, experience, and potential. We do not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a fair chance employer. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and we’re actively developing the programs to get us there. This work is ongoing. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, just let us know.