Sr. Energy Storage Project Engineer, UtilityScale - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy venture as a Senior Renewables Project Engineer. This fully remote role offers the chance to lead dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects within a fast-paced environment. You'll drive technical deliverables throughout the EPC lifecycle, manage contractor relationships, and ensure seamless project execution. With a commitment to renewable infrastructure, the company offers competitive compensation, flexible work hours, and the opportunity to collaborate with a transparent leadership team. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in utility-scale renewable energy with IPPs/Developers.
• Recent experience in project engineering and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Acts as EPC Project Leader driving technical deliverables for projects.
• Manages 3rd party EPC contractor and supplier/vendor relationships.

Skills

Utility-scale renewable energy experience

Project engineering

Construction management

RFP/RFI/RFQ processes

Site-layout optimization

Job description

This is a remote position.

Senior Renewables Project Engineer, Energy Storage

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The company is looking to make some key additions to their EPC (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction) Team tasked with taking projects through the full EPC lifecycle at an organization taking on next generation challenges in the battery storage space. Fast paced work culture built for growth.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

JOB SUMMARY:

Senior Energy Storage Project Engineer / Renewables Project Development Engineer - Utility Scale Renewables

• Acts as an EPC Project Leader driving technical deliverables for full-life cycle projects (design, engineering, construction, and commissioning).
• Plays a big role in 3rd party EPC contractor management and supplier/vendor management to ensure project execution by troubleshooting real-time issues.
• Reviews and helps further define the transmission interconnection agreement process by leveraging the internal Transmission & Interconnection Team and coordinating with utility companies to ensure streamlined project integration.
• Leads site walk-downs and project-related travel to support construction as well as commissioning efforts.
• Supports the RFP / RQ / RFI (request for proposal) creation process on major utility-scale renewables projects (solar, battery storage, solar + storage, energy storage, etc.).
• Accountable for performance requirements to deliver maximum potential EPC project value while minimizing execution and operating risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10+ years of utility-scale renewable energy experience working with IPPs / Developers / Owners.
• MUST HAVE RECENT EXPERIENCE with project engineering / project development engineering initiatives such as site-layout/optimization, one line (1-line) / 3 line (three-line) design, transmission interconnection requirements, procurement/contracting, and engineering construction management specifically in the utility-scale renewables industry.
• Experience with full-lifecycle EPC development phases of utility scale renewable energy projects including engineering design, construction, and feasibility studies with a HUGE emphasis on the RFP/ RFI / RFQ and Construction/Commissioning processes.
• Working knowledge of technical and commercial elements of the major equipment / technology supply, engineering, and pre-construction processes, specifically around battery performance specifications, and warranty negotiation + management.
• Current or previous experience in Mid-Senior level roles as: Renewables Project Engineer, Sr. Electrical Engineer, Project Manager (E&C), Electrical Project Engineer, or Project Development Engineer for large utility-scale renewable energy projects with a focus on solar, energy storage, and battery storage projects.