Senior Project Engineer – Renewable Energy

The Planet Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced engineer for renewable energy projects in California. The role requires a strong foundational engineering degree and hands-on design work across PV, storage, and wind disciplines.

Candidates should have 7+ years in renewables and at least 2+ years as a project engineer, with proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, and PV tooling like PVSyst, PVCase, or SAM to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical (preferred), civil, or mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years of renewable energy project experience required.
• Minimum 2+ years as a project engineer.
• Diversified knowledge of codes, standards, and engineering principles to produce safe, reliable, cost-effective designs.
• Experienced with AutoCAD, ETAP, and/or power system software; PV tooling (PVSyst, PVCase, SAM) preferred.

Skills

PV technology

Storage technology

Wind technology

Project engineer experience

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred) / Civil / Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Power system software

PVSyst

PVCase

System Advisor Model (SAM)

Job description

Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical (preferred), civil, or mechanical engineering

Good understanding of PV, Storage, and/or Wind technology, preferably solar

Previous experience of 7+ years on renewable energy projects is required

Minimum 2+ years as a project engineer

Requires diversified knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and engineering principles and practices required to produce safe, efficient, reliable, easy-to-operate and maintain, and cost-effective designs

Experienced with various Microsoft and engineering software including AutoCAD, ETAP, and/or any other power system software

Experience/knowledge with PV tooling software is preferred (i.e., PVSyst, PVCAse, System Advisory Model)