Senior Renewable Projects Engineer (Onsite/Remote)

TerraForm Power; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical execution across utility-scale renewable energy projects from late-stage development through construction and turnover to Operations.

You will serve as a senior technical authority coordinating with EPC contractors, utilities, and suppliers to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and technical standards are met while driving governance improvements across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in power or renewable energy engineering, with utility-scale project delivery.
• Deep technical knowledge of solar, wind, and/or battery storage systems.
• Strong experience with EPC project execution and major equipment procurement.
• Advanced experience with energy modeling and optimization tools (e.g., PVsyst).
• Strong understanding of PJM and/or SERC interconnection and permitting processes preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical scopes across multiple projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract interpretation skills.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capability.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for multiple projects from development handoff through commercial operation.
• Serve as the primary technical decision-maker aligning with TERP standards and objectives.
• Provide pre-construction support including risk evaluation, layout optimization, constructability reviews, and cost input.
• Oversee and approve EPC design deliverables (30/60/90/IFC/IFP/As-Built).
• Enforce project engineering governance and quality standards across projects.
• Contribute to TERP's design criteria and lessons learned programs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, NERC, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and execution risks.
• Lead technical support for EPC, BOP, equipment supply, interconnection and major project agreements.
• Support RFP processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.

Skills

Power/renewable energy engineering

Project delivery leadership

Engineering governance

Technical risk assessment

Energy modeling

Interconnection/permits (PJM/SERC)

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Contract interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Job description

TerraForm Power is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical execution across utility-scale renewable energy projects from late-stage development through construction and turnover to Operations.

You will serve as a senior technical authority coordinating with EPC contractors, utilities, and suppliers to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and technical standards are met while driving governance improvements across the portfolio.