Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Chicago office

Mentorship from senior engineers

Hands-on exposure to project lifecycle

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Chicago, IL, is seeking an engineering support professional to join the growing clean energy team. You will work with senior engineers across solar, wind and battery projects, learning quickly and taking on real responsibility from day one.

This hybrid role includes travel to Midwest project sites and direct involvement in the full project lifecycle. We offer hands-on exposure, a clear development path, mentorship from senior engineers, and a competitive base salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative, curiosity, ownership and quick learning.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Internship, co-op or project experience in energy is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at every stage.
• Prepare energy production estimates, site evaluations and technical due diligence.
• Assist with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities (PJM, MISO).
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to Midwest project sites.
• Analyze performance data from operating fleet and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the engineering team.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data and spreadsheets

Written and verbal communication

Ownership and initiative

Renewable energy interest

Education

Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience

Type: Full-time

About us

We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable projects across the United States. Our growing portfolio spans utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS), and as a long-term owner we stay with every project from the first feasibility study through years of operation. Illinois has set some of the most ambitious clean energy targets in the Midwest, and our Chicago team is growing to deliver against them.

What you will do

You will support engineering across our project pipeline, learning from experienced engineers while taking on real responsibility from the start. Your work will include:

• Supporting engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at every stage
• Preparing energy production estimates, site evaluations and technical due diligence
• Assisting with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities, including PJM and MISO processes
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the Midwest
• Analyzing performance data from our operating fleet and recommending improvements
• Contributing to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team runs on

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical topics simple
• Initiative and curiosity: you take ownership, ask good questions and learn quickly
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Internship, co-op or project experience in energy is a plus but not required. We hire for aptitude and attitude, and we invest in developing our engineers.

What we offer

• $80,000 - $100,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Chicago office
• A structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers
• Hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle across three technologies
• Health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO
• The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.