Renewables Project Engineer – Hybrid (On-site 3x/wk)

Leeward Renewable Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Project Engineer (P2) to lead engineering efforts across wind, solar, and energy storage projects. You will manage design, permitting, budgets, and construction while coordinating with Development, Interconnection, Real Estate, and Operations teams.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–6 years in power generation, preferably renewables, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-Year Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in power generation preferably renewables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with building codes and standards including the IBC, ASCE 7, and the NEC
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engineering interface between Development, Interconnection, Permitting, Real Estate, Operations, Construction, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Project Management from the 30% engineering designs until final receipt of as-builts after handoff to Operations
• Direct the activities of a multi-discipline engineering team and consultants to ensure project requirements are achieved for assigned projects
• Finalize engineering exhibits for EPC contracts and support owner supply equipment agreements as needed
• Support EPC contracting efforts through review of the scope of work and responding to bid clarifications and exclusions
• Manage the receipt and review of engineering deliverables from EPC contractors and owner supplied equipment providers within scheduled delivery milestones
• Review project design submittals against design criteria, constraints, energy requirements, and other contract requirements
• Manage timely responses to RFIs and equipment submittals
• Ensure EPC contractors are provided with technical information from owner supplied equipment
• Support site and PM team as needed for site visits, inspections, meetings, and change order review
• Coordinate/manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously within the constraints of available resources and priorities while maintaining project goals and objectives
• Analysis of engineering alternatives to ensure most cost-effective approach is followed while maintaining compliance with technical adequacy and safety standards
• Establish and maintain appropriate communication with cross functional groups to ensure their input is properly factored into project engineering decisions
• Analyze schedule, budgets and resource indicators and make necessary adjustments to meet project constraints
• Work harmoniously and effectively with LRE’s cross functional groups
• Provide technical support and respond to questions on PPAs, Interconnection Agreements, insurance forms, and from independent engineers
• Escalate engineering issues to PM that impact schedule and/or budget as well as provide recommended solutions
• Ensures all engineering deliverables are received and available for operations after execution

Skills

B.S. in Engineering

Power generation experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

PVsyst

PlantPredict

OpenWind

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Project Engineer (P2) to lead engineering efforts across wind, solar, and energy storage projects. You will manage design, permitting, budgets, and construction while coordinating with Development, Interconnection, Real Estate, and Operations teams.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–6 years in power generation, preferably renewables, plus strong communication skills.