Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited in Tampa, FL is seeking an engineer-in-training to support our renewable energy project pipeline. You'll work with senior engineers on solar, wind and BESS projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

The role emphasizes data analysis, site evaluations, interconnection coordination, and contributing to templates and standards while traveling to project sites across the Southeast; a relevant engineering degree and US work authorization are required.

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 with data and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to simplify technical topics.
• Initiative, curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Internship 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 utilities/grid coordination.
• Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors.
• Support construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the Southeast.
• Analyze performance data from operating fleet and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to tools, templates and standards used by the engineering team.

Skills

Data analysis

Engineering communication

Spreadsheet skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

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

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.