Project Engineer – Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Leeward Renewable Energy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Project Engineer to manage technical scope, design adequacy, permitting, schedule, budget, and construction for wind, solar and storage projects.

The role interfaces with Development, Interconnection, Permitting, Real Estate, Operations and more, requiring strong PM skills and a proactive, self-driven approach. This is an in-office role with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering; 4-year degree.
• 3-6 years in power generation, renewables preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with building codes: IBC, ASCE 7, NEC.
• Understanding of building permit processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Interpersonal skills across levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering interface from 30% design through as-builts after handoff to Operations.
• Lead multi-discipline team and consultants to meet project requirements.
• Finalize engineering exhibits for EPC contracts; support owner-supplied equipment agreements.
• Review scope of work and bid clarifications for EPC contracting.
• Manage delivery milestones for engineering deliverables from EPCs and OSPs.
• Review design submittals against criteria and energy requirements.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs and equipment submittals.
• Provide technical information from owner-supplied equipment to EPCs.
• Support site visits, inspections, meetings, and change order reviews.
• Maintain communication with cross-functional groups for input into decisions.
• Analyze budgets and resources to meet project constraints.
• Escalate issues with recommended solutions to PM.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Independent analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

PVsyst

PlantPredict

Openwind

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Project Engineer to manage technical scope, design adequacy, permitting, schedule, budget, and construction for wind, solar and storage projects.

The role interfaces with Development, Interconnection, Permitting, Real Estate, Operations and more, requiring strong PM skills and a proactive, self-driven approach. This is an in-office role with hybrid flexibility.