Solar Project Engineer

ecojiva; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Solar Project Engineer, responsible for overseeing solar projects from design to construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solar engineering, managing contractors, and a master's degree in a relevant field. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to negotiate with stakeholders are essential for success in this mid-senior level role.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Commercial Solar EPC.
• 4 years of Solar Design experience is mandatory.
• 2 years of Storage and Battery Implementation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs.
• Managing complex programs critical to company objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Value Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Energy, Power, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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***MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO Bloomfield Hills, MICHIGAN***

Job Description

Ecojiva's (EPC) Engineering, Procurement and Construction division is seeking a FIELD Engineer supporting solar, battery, and EV chargers projects design and construction.

In this position, you will be responsible for managing 3rd party contractor teams to develop engineering designs for all renewable projects.

Project engineering responsibilities span from initial concept definition to construction and final commissioning, requiring coordination with environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project managers.

A successful candidate will have experience applying value engineering to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, with knowledge of electrical, structural, civil, and materials engineering disciplines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience coordinating project stakeholders are essential.

Experience managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects is preferred.

Job Overview

This role involves making decisions with significant impact on engineering activities and negotiating with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs with creativity and mature judgment.
• Managing complex programs critical to company objectives.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Energy, Power, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in Commercial Solar EPC.
• 4 years of Solar Design experience is mandatory.
• 2 years of Storage and Battery Implementation experience.
• Knowledge of NEC code and NABCEP certification required.
• Valid driver’s license for site travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Must have strong communication skills, be a team player, organized, and methodical. Masters in Electrical Engineering and Power Engineering experience are required.

Experience of at least 3 years is a must.

Company Description

Ecojiva LLC is an innovative company in the Renewable Energy Industry focused on data-driven solutions, marketing, and AI-powered tools.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT