Senior Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clēnera in Boise, Idaho seeks a senior Electrical/Power Systems engineer to lead advanced performance analyses and due diligence for utility-scale PV and energy storage projects from development through operation.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical engineering with PV/storage experience, strong modeling skills, and proven project management abilities. On-site work in Boise with cross-functional collaboration and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering or power industry, including 5+ years in PV/energy storage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Subject matter expertise in multiple equipment types and associated specs.
• Expertise in advanced energy modeling methodologies and complex energy models.
• Ability to lead engineering due diligence for financing and independent engineering partners.
• Experience leading value engineering and influencing design decisions.
• Subject matter expertise in test procedures and EPC agreement results.
• Ability to manage complex interpersonal relationships and conflicts.
• Ability to anticipate, gather, and understand project requirements.
• Skilled in engineering project management and resource allocation.
• Ability to explain complex details clearly.
• Ability to solve complex problems with attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced performance analysis, design expertise, and due diligence support for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from development to operation.
• Act as technical lead for the Engineering team and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Evaluate equipment and design specs for suppliers and procurement partners.
• Create and review PV and storage production estimates using PVsyst or in-house models.
• Lead independent engineer due diligence, including contract management and report reviews.
• Guide best practices for model assumptions and uncertainty assessment.
• Develop in-house models and drive design alternatives based on risk assessment.
• Lead negotiations for Interconnection, EPC, PPA, and O&M contracts.
• Shape Owner Engineering review processes and provide SME guidance.
• Maintain current industry knowledge and share insights with leadership.
• Collaborate across departments and manage project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Energy Modeling Methodologies

Design Specifications

Value Engineering Analysis

Risk Assessment

Technical Negotiations

Contract Management

PVsyst Software

Project Timelines Management

Interconnection Agreements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

In-House Models

Commercial Software

Job description

• Provide advanced performance analysis, design expertise, and technical due diligence support for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects during development, design, construction, and operation.
• Act as a technical lead for the Engineering team and partner with senior leadership across departments.
• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend equipment and design specifications to suppliers and Procurement partners.
• Create and review photovoltaic and energy storage production estimates using PVsyst, commercial software, or in-house models.
• Review third-party modeling and studies.
• Lead development of in-house models and guide best practices for model assumptions and uncertainty assessment.
• Lead Independent Engineer due diligence, including contract management, report reviews, energy assessments, and feedback.
• Shape Owner Engineering review and approval best practices and provide subject matter expertise.
• Maintain current industry knowledge and share expertise with the Engineering team and senior leadership.
• Provide technical review, input, risk assessment, and lead technical negotiations for Interconnection, Equipment Procurement, Power Purchase, EPC, and O&M contracts.
• Guide and review conceptual system designs and site layouts for photovoltaic and energy storage projects.
• Develop technical specifications for engineering design guidelines and serve as subject matter expert in contractor discussions.
• Make design alternative decisions based on value engineering analysis and risk assessment.
• Collaborate within and across departments.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, the electrical power industry, or related, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in photovoltaic and/or energy storage engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Subject matter expertise in several specific types of equipment and understanding technical specifications associated with product advantages and risks.
• Expertise in advanced energy modeling methodologies and sophisticated energy models.
• Ability to lead engineering due diligence for financing and independent engineering partners.
• Experience leading value engineering and influencing design decisions.
• Subject matter expertise in test procedures and test results based on EPC Agreements.
• Ability to build, navigate, and manage complex interpersonal relationships and conflicts.
• Ability to independently anticipate, gather, and understand project requirements.
• Skilled in engineering project management, including coordinating multifaceted projects, allocating resources, and mitigating risks.
• Ability to explain complex details clearly.
• Ability to work through complex problems and competing priorities with a high level of detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in photovoltaic and energy storage engineering, advanced energy modeling methodologies, and technical due diligence for utility-scale projects. Capable of leading engineering teams, managing complex projects, and providing subject matter expertise in equipment specifications and design alternatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Photovoltaic Engineering
• Energy Storage Engineering
• Advanced Energy Modeling
• Engineering Project Management
• Technical Due Diligence

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Modeling Methodologies
• Design Specifications
• Value Engineering Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Technical Negotiations
• Contract Management
• PVsyst Software
• Project Timelines Management
• Interconnection Agreements

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Conflict Management
• Detail Orientation
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• Utility-Scale Solar
• Energy Storage Projects
• Independent Engineer Due Diligence
• EPC Agreements
• Power Purchase Agreements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• In-House Models
• Commercial Software