Solar Project Engineer – Design & Client Lead

ADP; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonus potential

401(k) profit sharing plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid downtown parking

3 weeks vacation in first year

12 days paid sick leave

Professional growth opportunities

Annual company retreat

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet-friendly work environment

Job summary

GreenSpark Solar is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the design and engineering execution of commercial solar installations in Rochester, NY. You will be the primary design contact for clients, guiding proposals, schedules, and budgets from concept through commissioning.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree, 3+ years in project engineering, and strong communication and coordination skills to work with internal teams and subcontractors while ensuring code compliance and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; applicable experience considered.
• 3+ years in design/engineering or technical project mgmt, preferably solar/construction.
• Knowledge of NEC codes and local permitting; AutoCAD/design tools familiar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main design contact for clients through project lifecycle.
• Prepare for weekly client design progress meetings.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering on pre-construction proposals.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, schedule, resources, budget.
• Coordinate internal design resources to meet timelines.
• Manage subconsultants and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Mentor designers and ensure high-quality customer experience.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and final handover of installations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

NABCEP PVIP certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Procore

Acumatica ERP

Job description

GreenSpark Solar is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the design and engineering execution of commercial solar installations in Rochester, NY. You will be the primary design contact for clients, guiding proposals, schedules, and budgets from concept through commissioning.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree, 3+ years in project engineering, and strong communication and coordination skills to work with internal teams and subcontractors while ensuring code compliance and high-quality