Solar + Battery Storage Project Engineer

Kimmel and Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 150k-200k USD

Bonus 20-25%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Kimmel and Associates is seeking a Project Engineer – Solar + Energy Storage to support utility-scale renewable energy projects from development through operations. This role targets Electrical Engineers with experience in large solar or solar+storage across multiple development phases.

You will collaborate with development, engineering, procurement, construction, utilities, and leadership to ensure technically sound execution and optimized economics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines will be considered with directly applicable utility-scale renewable energy experience.
• Approximately 4–12 years of engineering experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, or renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting projects from greenfield development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle, from greenfield development through commercial operation.
• Lead technical due diligence efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Develop engineering specifications, one-line diagrams, technical exhibits, and supporting documentation for EPC contracts.
• Coordinate engineering activities during project execution, including technical reviews, issue resolution, and design optimization.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives that improve project performance, constructability, reliability, and financial outcomes.
• Support EPC contractor selection by reviewing technical proposals and participating in contract development.
• Assist with the specification, evaluation, and procurement of major electrical equipment, including high-voltage systems.
• Coordinate equipment integration between owner-furnished and EPC-provided systems.
• Provide engineering support for utility interconnection activities, including coordination with utilities and ISOs.
• Assist with interconnection agreements, utility studies, and transmission-related technical requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with technical standards.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kimmel and Associates is seeking a Project Engineer – Solar + Energy Storage to support utility-scale renewable energy projects from development through operations. This role targets Electrical Engineers with experience in large solar or solar+storage across multiple development phases.

You will collaborate with development, engineering, procurement, construction, utilities, and leadership to ensure technically sound execution and optimized economics.