Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers Limited; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid from Newark office

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Newark, NJ, is seeking a dedicated engineer-in-training to support our project pipeline across solar, wind and battery energy storage. You will work closely with senior engineers, learn from hands-on reviews, and take real responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities include assisting with engineering design and technical reviews, preparing energy production estimates, evaluating sites, coordinating interconnection with utilities and PJM, and reviewing submittals

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication, ability to explain technical topics simply.
• Initiative, curiosity and rapid learning.

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 PJM processes.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the Northeast.
• Analyze performance data from our operating fleet and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the tools, templates and standards our engineering team runs on.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Clear communication

Initiative and curiosity

US work authorization

Education

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

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. New Jersey is a leading state for solar and a gateway to the offshore wind build‑out on the East Coast, and our Newark team is growing with it.

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 and PJM processes
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the Northeast
• 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 Newark 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.