Project Engineer – Solar PV & Storage (Hybrid)

Centrica; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible/hybrid work opportunities

Employee training and development

Job summary

Centrica Business Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer in Austin, TX to provide technical expertise during pre- and post-construction stages of solar PV and battery storage projects.

You will collaborate with Operations and Project Development to design, model, and specify components, while ensuring code compliance and interconnection readiness. Travel and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Renewables, Engineering, Energy, or Mechanical disciplines preferred.
• 3+ years of work experience in Electrical Engineering, Solar Development or Construction of renewable energy systems.
• Experience using Solar Design and Modeling Software – Helioscope, Energy ToolBase, PV Syst preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver’s License; Travel required with employee’s automobile.

Responsibilities

• Designing and engineering commercial and small utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and electrical construction projects while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA fire codes and interconnection requirements.
• Auditing sites for system installation feasibility, environmental, structural, and electrical constraints.
• Creating complete construction drawing sets (plan views, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications) for permits and installation.
• Working with Project Development to specify system components including panels/modules, inverters, racking, batteries, and balance-of-system materials.
• Establishing design specifications and scopes of work for Engineers of Record (EOR).
• Supporting Scopes of Work for equipment selection, installation subcontractors, and engineering consultants.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Solar development

Construction experience

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/ Renewable energy

Tools

Helioscope

Energy ToolBase

PV Syst

AutoCAD

Job description

Centrica Business Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer in Austin, TX to provide technical expertise during pre- and post-construction stages of solar PV and battery storage projects.

You will collaborate with Operations and Project Development to design, model, and specify components, while ensuring code compliance and interconnection readiness. Travel and a valid driver's license are required.