Senior Solar Project Engineer - Hybrid, Impact & Growth

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

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,