Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from NY office

Mentorship from senior engineers

Full lifecycle exposure to three techs

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Renewable Careers, a clean energy company, is expanding its New York team and seeking an entry-level engineer who wants to build things that matter. You will learn from experienced engineers while taking on real responsibility across solar, wind and BESS projects.

You will support engineering design, prepare energy estimates, assist with interconnection processes and review submittals. Hybrid work from our New York office is offered with mentorship and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort with data and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects.
• Prepare energy production estimates, site evaluations and due diligence.
• Assist with interconnection applications and utility/grid coordination.
• Review technical submittals from EPCs, consultants and vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning activities with site travel.
• Analyze operating data and identify performance improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Initiative and curiosity

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Excel

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.