Senior Solar Project Engineer

Nexamp; Washington; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) employer-match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Commuter benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Stock options

Job summary

Nexamp is seeking a Senior Solar Project Engineer to lead engineering execution for PV and energy storage projects across their lifecycle. You will coordinate internal teams and external engineers to deliver cost-effective, constructible solutions, owning key technical decisions and driving continuous improvements.

The role reports to the Manager, Project Engineering and offers hybrid work options across hub offices in Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC, with responsibilities spanning design,

Qualifications

• Lead engineering for complex PV/BESS projects across full life cycle.
• Experience managing third-party engineering resources and reviews.
• Strong knowledge of PV and BESS engineering, design and construction.
• Familiarity with NEC, IBC and IFC codes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and resolve construction challenges.
• Understanding of DG and community solar market nuances.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design execution across full project life cycle.
• Own project-level technical decisions; balance cost, schedule and performance.
• Collaborate with Design, Development, Engineering, Estimation, Deployment, Finance, Grid teams.
• Develop and interpret plant performance models for project decisions.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, equipment, RFIs, submittals and drawings.
• Mentor junior Project Engineers through coaching and reviews.
• Drive process improvements and tooling enhancements in Project Engineering.
• Develop relationships with vendors and consultants across the life cycle.
• Perform site visits during construction.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Design review

Risk identification

Cost optimization

CAD interpretation

Energy modeling

PVSYST

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Vendor management

Mentoring

EIT Certification

NABCEP Certification

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSYST

Job description

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Senior Solar Project Engineer to join it's Project Engineering team. In this role, you will lead engineering execution for complex solar and energy storage projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring technically sound, cost-effective, and constructible solutions. You will owns critical technical decisions, drives cross-functional alignment, and supports successful project delivery while advancing engineering standards, mentoring team members, and implementing continuous improvements.

We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, and Washington DC offices where you will be hybrid. You will report to the Manager, Project Engineering.

What you’ll do:

• Lead engineering and design execution across the full project life cycle for complex PV and BESS assets. Coordinate internal teams and external engineers and vendors to deliver optimized engineering packages that meet project requirements and business objectives.
• Own project-level technical decision-making by identifying risks early, driving resolution of ambiguous design and construction issues. Constantly seek a balance between cost, schedule, constructability, and long-term asset performance.
• Direct cross-functional collaboration with Design, Development, Engineering, Estimation, Pre-Deployment, Deployment, Project Finance, and Grid Integration teams. Ensure that the basis of design and plan of record for project execution is understood by the entire project team.
• Lead development maintenance, and interpretation of plant performance models and related technical analyses for your assigned projects. Leverage models and analyses to evaluate project- and portfolio-level tradeoff decisions, value engineering opportunities, and focus areas for optimization.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables, equipment selections, procurement inputs, RFIs, Submittals, construction drawing markups, and other project artifacts. Verify technical accuracy, constructability, and code compliance of all design specifications, and ensure that overall design spec will support project objectives.
• Mentor lower-level Project Engineering team members through technical coaching, design reviews, work shadowing, and direct practical feedback.
• Own department-level process improvement initiatives, standards updates, and tooling enhancements for Project Engineering. Partner with the Technical Strategy Team to evaluate, pilot, and deploy innovative technology and translate research into scalable solutions.
• Develop and manage relationships with a network of vendors and engineering consultants across the project life cycle.
• Perform site visits during construction for project assessment.
• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of solar or BESS design and/or project engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering for complex PV or BESS projects across the full project life cycle, including managing third-party engineering resources, reviewing design details, reviewing specs for critical equipment, and driving project-level decisions.
• Strong knowledge of PV and BESS engineering, design, and construction principles including power engineering fundamentals, major system components, constructability considerations, utility interconnection and acceptance processes, and performance optimization principles.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard PV and BESS design codes, engineering principles, and construction methods, including but not limited to NEC, IBC, and IFC.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks, identify critical path schedule items, and proactively anticipate and resolve construction challenges. Specific experience in roles where this is a core responsibility.
• Strong understanding of the DG and community solar market, including utility, state, and regional nuances, and how project execution differs from C&I and utility-scale PV.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting outputs from CAD and energy modeling tools, including AutoCAD and PVSYST or equivalent platforms, and using those outputs to support technical decision‑making.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and common collaboration tools used to manage engineering deliverables and cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering for utility‑scale solar and BESS projects from early development through commissioning and operational handoff is a plus.
• Experience developing and managing contracts with engineering consulting partners and equipment suppliers is a plus.
• Experience creating and/or leading testing programs for implementation of new technology, product features, or process launches is a plus.
• Having participated in formal workplace mentorship programs as a mentor or mentee is a plus.
• EIT Certification (PE License preferred), NABCEP Certification, and/or PMP certification.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This include

• competitive compensation package
• a 401(k) employer-match
• health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
• commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement
• healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.

Compensation

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $100,000 - $140,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non‑annual sales incentive plans, or other non‑annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.