Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)

Renewable Careers Limited; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Tampa

Mentorship from senior engineers

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited is a clean energy company expanding its Tampa team as we develop, build, own and operate solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across the United States. In this full-time role, you will join our engineering team and contribute from day one across the project pipeline.

You will support engineering design, prepare site evaluations and energy production estimates, and coordinate with utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and clean energy transition.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative, curiosity and quick learning; ownership mindset.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Internship, co-op or project experience in energy is a plus.

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 coordination with utilities.
• Review technical submittals from EPCs, consultants and vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning with travel to project sites in the Southeast.
• Analyze performance data and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Clear communication

Initiative

Authorization to work in the United S

Renewable energy interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Energy modelling tools

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. Florida is one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the country, and our Tampa team is expanding 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 grid operators
• Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors
• Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the Southeast
• 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

• $65,000 - $90,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Tampa 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.