Project Engineer IV

Lime Rock New Energy; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GroundWork Renewables seeks a Project Engineer IV to lead its most complex client relationships and project designs in Albuquerque, NM. You will mentor engineers, approve client reports, and drive specialization tracks including AI integration and data analytics.

You will mentor engineers, review complex reports, and guide project direction across multiple client accounts, ensuring high-quality results and strategic growth for GroundWork’s PV testing and consulting services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Demonstrated experience leading, training, or mentoring other engineers.
• Track record of managing complex, high-value client relationships and project designs.
• Deep working knowledge of photovoltaic module principles and IEC/UL standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical and relationship lead for GroundWork’s most complex client relationships and key accounts.
• Design custom test programs and project scopes for technically demanding client requirements.
• Review and approve test results and client-facing reports from your group and other teams.
• Lead a group of up to three Project Engineer I–II engineers; set priorities and quality standards.
• Mentor engineers on leading groups, reviewing reports, and training staff.
• Represent GroundWork as a subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
• Lead a specialization track (data analytics, AI integration, process improvement) and direct cross-team work.
• Analyze data to provide insights to customers, the company, and the PV industry.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Data analytics

Python

PVsyst

AI integration

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (8+ years)

Master’s degree in relevant field (6+ years)

Tools

Python

PVsyst

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, PVTL Preferred 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 IV carries GroundWork’s largest and most complex client relationships. Like a Project Engineer III, a Project Engineer IV leads a group of up to three Project Engineer I and II engineers; a Project Engineer IV also holds final review authority on client reports, mentors the Project Engineer III engineers who lead other groups, and leads a specialization track.

You will be Responsible for GroundWork’s most complex client relationships and project designs, lead a group of up to three Project Engineer I and II engineers, and give final approval on client reports, including complex reports Project Engineer IIIs escape. You’ll mentor Project Engineer IIIs on leading their groups and reviewing reports, and train engineers at every level. You’ll typically lead a specialization track rather than contributing to or independently executing within one, serving as lead presenter and directing AI-integration and process work across the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical and relationship point of contact for GroundWork’s most complex and highest-value client relationships and assigned key accounts.
• Design custom test programs and project scopes for the most technically demanding or novel client requirements company-wide.
• Review and give final approval on test results and client-facing reports from your own group and from Project Engineer III-led groups, including complex reports Project Engineer IIIs escape.
• Lead a group of up to three Project Engineer I and II engineers: set priorities and quality standards for their work and serve as their day-to-day technical point of contact (work direction only; reporting lines remain with the Lab Engineering Manager).
• Mentor Project Engineer III engineers on leading their groups and reviewing reports, train Project Engineer I–III staff on technical methods, project management, and client communication, and track training for junior project engineers.
• Represent GroundWork as a subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
• Lead a specialization track (data analytics, process improvement including AI integration, or industry-facing communication) rather than contributing to or independently executing within one, serving as lead presenter and directing AI-integration and process work.
• 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 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, training, or mentoring other engineers, including engineers who themselves review others’ work.
• Track record of managing complex, high-value client relationships and project designs.
• Deep working knowledge of photovoltaic module principles and applicable IEC/UL standards, sufficient to review and approve others’ technical work company-wide.
• Preferred Advanced proficiency in Python and/or PVsyst for data analytics or modeling leadership.
• Experience leading AI-integration or process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience representing a company’s technical work at industry conferences or in client-facing technical forums.
• Prior experience managing or developing junior engineering staff.

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.