Senior Solar & Storage Development Engineer

Hanwha Renewables; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Renewables is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead technical diligence, design, and energy performance forecasting for hundreds of megawatts of PV and energy storage projects across North America. You will support development, preconstruction, and EPC phases with hands-on modeling and data interpretation.

The role requires experience with PV + BESS and standalone storage, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or higher in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics, or closely related numerate discipline.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in site diligence, design engineering, performance modeling and energy forecasting for Utility-scale PV, PV+BESS or related.
• Exposure to PlantPredict, NREL SAM, or Helioscope is an advantage.
• Experience with PV module testing or performance and operations is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with risk awareness and teamwork.
• Proficient MS Office suite; detail-oriented and capable of managing concurrent tasks; willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate project information to support diligence, risk identification and cost estimation for M&A and projects.
• Perform design evaluations using Helioscope, PlantPredict, SIFT, PVCASE, and AutoCAD.
• Model energy production with PVSYST for development projects and facilities.
• Optimize system designs for PV and storage to improve yield and returns.
• Assess 3D shading and terrain to model losses and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet deadlines.
• Support EPC and RFP processes with technical scopes and exhibits.
• Travel to project sites as needed and work overtime when required.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project development

Cross-functional

Education

BS/MS in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Eng/Physics

Tools

Helioscope

PVCASE

PlantPredict

SIFT

AUTOCAD

Procore

NREL SAM

Job description

Hanwha Renewables is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead technical diligence, design, and energy performance forecasting for hundreds of megawatts of PV and energy storage projects across North America. You will support development, preconstruction, and EPC phases with hands-on modeling and data interpretation.

The role requires experience with PV + BESS and standalone storage, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.