Solar Development Engineer

Piper Maddox; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy firm, Piper Maddox, is looking for a Project Engineer specialized in solar and energy projects. This role requires managing engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on design standards, team coordination, and technical accuracy. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least three years of experience in relevant fields.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Annual Bonus

Stock options

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in engineering, development, or construction roles.
• Experience with solar PV projects is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for in-state site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering design standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams.
• Track and manage engineering invoices and change orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This range is provided by Piper Maddox. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Direct message the job poster from Piper Maddox

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Development Engineer – Solar & Energy Projects

A growing renewable energy firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support engineering activities across the development and operational lifecycle of solar and solar + storage projects. This role involves coordinating internal teams, managing external engineering partners, and ensuring technical accuracy throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering design standards based on market and project-specific requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure consistent use of design standards
• Identify and manage third-party engineering partners, including scope development and proposal evaluation
• Oversee engineering deliverables, schedules, budgets, and contracts
• Review technical documents for accuracy and completeness
• Communicate technical requirements across teams and stakeholders
• Support due diligence, utility interactions, and responses to RFPs
• Track and manage engineering invoices and change orders
• Maintain organized documentation and clear communication across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, development, or construction roles
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Experience with solar PV projects is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel occasionally for in-state site visits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy and Engineering Services

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