Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work NY office

Mentorship from senior engineers

Benefits package (health/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited, a clean energy company expanding its New York team, seeks an entry-level engineer to support engineering work across the project pipeline. You will learn from experienced engineers, take on real responsibility, and contribute to solar, wind and BESS projects from feasibility through operation.

The role emphasizes developing energy production estimates, site evaluations, and technical due diligence, with travel to project sites and a pathway to grow within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering.
• 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 fast.
• 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 and grid operators.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning activities, with travel to project sites.
• Analyze operating data from our fleet and identify performance improvements.
• Contribute to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team runs on.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data & spreadsheets

Clear communication

Initiative & curiosity

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000, 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 covers 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. We are expanding our New York team and looking for an entry-level engineer who wants to build things that matter.

What you will do

• You will support our engineering work across the project pipeline, learning the business alongside 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 and grid operators
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors
• Supporting construction and commissioning activities, with travel to project sites
• Analyzing operating data from our fleet and identifying performance 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 fast
• 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

• $75,000 - $110,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our New York 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.