Senior Project Engineer

ERSG Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd., a leader in utility-scale renewables, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering activities for wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the US and Canada. You will serve as a primary contact and coordinate design efforts with EPC contractors and external consultants to meet project milestones.

You will guide technical input, review submittals, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while supporting development, permitting, and procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering with ABET accreditation.
• Minimum five years' experience managing renewable energy projects and delivering standards and docs.
• Experience with detailed and conceptual design of renewable facilities; electrical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, coordinate design meetings with Consultants or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors, and schedule regular meetings and communications with the project team. Review and monitor contractors' progress and key project milestones
• Provide engineering technical input at various project stages, coordinate design efforts with EPC or external consultants, review design submittals and equipment selection with support from company subject matter experts (Civil and Electrical)
• Update standards and specifications based on lessons learned, manage external engineering firms and subcontractors, and ensure all deliverables meet project specifications.
• Actively identify and manage critical risks, issues, and impacts, ensuring adherence to corporate health & safety and environmental requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Engineering, Operations, Permitting, GIS, and Land group), assist procurement in running RFPs and managing sub-contractors, and support crossing exhibits. Facilitate professional development and networking opportunities
• Stay updated on new technologies, regulatory conditions, industry best practices, and safety standards. Perform site assessments, design review meetings, and due diligence throughout the USA and Canada to support site evaluation, development, and permitting activities

Skills

Project management

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil eng

Renewable energy knowledge

Communication

Regulatory and safety awareness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will manage the engineering activities related to design for utility-scale renewables projects (wind, solar, and energy storage) throughout the US and Canada and serve as a main point of contact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects, coordinate design meetings with Consultants or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors, and schedule regular meetings and communications with the project team. Review and monitor contractors' progress and key project milestones
• Provide engineering technical input at various project stages, coordinate design efforts with EPC or external consultants, review design submittals and equipment selection with support from company subject matter experts (Civil and Electrical)
• Update standards and specifications based on lessons learned, manage external engineering firms and subcontractors, and ensure all deliverables meet project specifications.
• Actively identify and manage critical risks, issues, and impacts, ensuring adherence to corporate health & safety and environmental requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Engineering, Operations, Permitting, GIS, and Land group), assist procurement in running RFPs and managing sub-contractors, and support crossing exhibits. Facilitate professional development and networking opportunities
• Stay updated on new technologies, regulatory conditions, industry best practices, and safety standards. Perform site assessments, design review meetings, and due diligence throughout the USA and Canada to support site evaluation, development, and permitting activities

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or comparable technical knowledge through demonstrated work experience with a solid understanding of power generation plants
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in similar positions, managing renewable energy projects, and producing standards, specifications, and documentation
• Experience in detailed and conceptual design of renewable energy project facilities, with a preference for electrical background (Substations, P&C, Commissioning, Collection system, Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Wind, SCADA, Transmission). Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience and understanding of the owner's engineer role and technical due diligence.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License and PMI Certification are a plus but not required. We appreciate diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Experience in day-to-day interactions with project development and construction teams, including effective communication with project team and stakeholders and contractors. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and an understanding of commercial contracts and negotiations