Senior Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environment

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arevon, a U.S. energy leader, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to oversee PV and BESS projects. You will review designs, respond to RFIs, and coordinate with civil, structural, and electrical teams to ensure robust, compliant designs for utility-scale solar arrays.

You will manage design-phase EPC activities, perform detailed calculations, and contribute to budget estimates while traveling to sites as required. Strong coding and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil disciplines.
• 8+ years hands-on engineering experience in solar, BESS, or related field.
• Electrical testing and field commissioning experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of solar PV systems, SCADA and monitoring systems, and BESS.
• Proficiency in design calculations, report writing, and site production.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer for PV, BESS, and HV designs of utility-scale projects.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and electrical teams and Owners/IEs.
• Review civil/structural/electrical scopes for RFP packages.
• Respond to technical RFIs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage EPC during design phase, including layout and performance calculations.
• Perform due diligence on project documentation and flag critical issues.
• Provide budgeting estimates for time and costs to sales/management.
• Ensure compliance with codes (NESC, ASCE, ASME, NEC, IEEE).
• Travel to construction sites as needed.
• Collaborate to develop best practices and design standards.

Skills

PV design review

BESS

Electrical design

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVsyst

WinIGS

Project coordination

Field commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

PE license (preferred)

EIT (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

CYMCAP

PVsyst

WinIGS

Job description

About Arevon

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company’s experienced and dedicated team develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country’s energy independence.

The Position

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for providing technical oversite for PV and BESS projects. The responsibilities include developing scope of work documents, reviewing design drawings, commissioning requirements, responding to technical RFI, and communicating with counterparties and internal stakeholders. The role requires detailed analysis and interpretation of civil, structural, and electrical Prudent Industry Practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineer reviewing the PV, BESS, and HV designs of utility scale projects. This includes close coordination with civil, structural, and electrical Owners & Independent Engineer to ensure a comprehensive design package for Arevon.


• Lead review of civil, structural, and electrical scope for use Request for Proposal (RFP) package submittals.


• Review and respond to technical RFI responses throughout the project lifecycle.


• Manage the EPC during the design phase of large-scale solar arrays including array orientation, tilt, spacing, height, collector system design and performance calculations.


• Perform due diligence on project documentation, then catalog and communicate fatal flaws to management based on site development studies.


• Accurately performs and/or manages the review of electrical, civil, and structural design and supporting calculations and studies in accordance with applicable codes.


• Provide accurate and timely engineering budget estimates for time and costs to sales or management based on available project information, knowledge, and preliminary calculations.


• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, such as NESC, ASCE, ASME, ASTM, NEC, ANSI, IEEE.


• Familiarity with NERC and CIP standards.


• Able and willing to travel to construction sites.


• Collaborate with engineering, estimating and construction staff to document and develop company best practices and design standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, required in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines.


• 8+ years of hands-on experience as an engineer working with solar, BESS, or another related industry required.


• Electrical testing and field commissioning experience.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated and results oriented, process oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.


• Knowledge of engineering and renewable energy systems; solar PV systems including SCADA and monitoring systems, and BESS.


• Knowledge of site production & design calculations, plan preparation; site collector system calculations & report writing.


• Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD design, ETAP or similar, CYMCAP or similar, PVsyst or similar, WinIGS or similar.


• Knowledgeable in physical substation design methods and their application.


• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, MS Windows, and project controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering Registration (PE)


• Engineer-in-Training Engineering Registration (EIT)

Why Join Arevon?

• Competitive Compensation and Incentives


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Flexible Work Environment


• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave


• Inspiring Company Culture


• Professional Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arevon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.