Senior Solar & Storage Development Engineer

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Development Engineer to lead the technical development of a portfolio of large solar PV and battery energy storage projects in the United States. The role owns design strategy, interconnection approach, and technical risk assessment, acting as a SME across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings extensive development engineering design experience, interconnection management expertise, and a track record of guiding projects from origination through late-stage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy engineering.
• Strong experience in interconnection, system design, and project optimization.
• Strong proficiency with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, PVsyst, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of solar PV and BESS projects from origination through late-stage development.
• Drive optimization of project layouts, equipment selection, and performance outcomes.
• Utilize GIS-based systems for site and constraints analysis.
• Create and maintain development site designs and energy yield analyses, validate technical assumptions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of technical requirements, industry trends, equipment types, and technical risks and opportunities.
• Lead submittal of interconnection requests, study review, and utility engagement.
• Interpret complex interconnection results, develop schedule and cost projections, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate technical aspects with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs.
• Partner with Development, Delivery, and Operations to align technical strategy and execution.
• Support permitting including land use and zoning via planning authorities; manage permits.
• Develop project documentation, reporting, and engineering deliverables.
• Support investment decisions including technical due diligence for acquisitions.
• Manage third-party consultants and engineering partners; engage with regulatory authorities.

Skills

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Interconnection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GIS-based tools

Job description

Talisman is seeking a Development Engineer to lead the technical development of a portfolio of large solar PV and battery energy storage projects in the United States. The role owns design strategy, interconnection approach, and technical risk assessment, acting as a SME across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings extensive development engineering design experience, interconnection management expertise, and a track record of guiding projects from origination through late-stage