Solar + Storage Project Engineer

Kimmel & Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive bonus 20–25%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to work on one of theworld

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates is partnering with a leading renewable energy developer to recruit a Project Engineer – Solar + Energy Storage in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on supporting large utility-scale solar and storage projects from development through construction and operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a background in Electrical Engineering and 4–12 years of relevant experience, including technical due diligence, EPC coordination, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field, with applicable renewable energy experience.
• 4–12 years of engineering experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, or renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience spanning greenfield development through operation and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale PV systems and storage technologies.
• Experience leading technical due diligence for renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle from development to commercial operation.
• Lead technical due diligence for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Develop engineering specifications, one-line diagrams, technical exhibits, and EPC documents.
• Coordinate engineering activities, reviews, resolution of issues, and design optimization.
• Evaluate engineering options to improve performance, constructability, reliability, and economics.
• Support EPC contractor selection by reviewing technical proposals and contracts.
• Assist with procurement of major electrical equipment including high-voltage systems.
• Coordinate integration between owner-furnished and EPC-provided systems.
• Support interconnection activities with utilities and ISOs.
• Assist with interconnection studies and transmission requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

4–12 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kimmel & Associates is partnering with a leading renewable energy developer to recruit a Project Engineer – Solar + Energy Storage in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on supporting large utility-scale solar and storage projects from development through construction and operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a background in Electrical Engineering and 4–12 years of relevant experience, including technical due diligence, EPC coordination, and