Sr Project Engineer (Solar & BESS)

LVI Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the technical development and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects across North America. The role involves coordinating engineering activities from development through construction for solar PV, BESS, and wind projects.

Responsibilities include leading engineering efforts, coordinating studies, liaising between teams, and supporting procurement and construction activities. Office-based with periodic travel across NA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience supporting renewable energy projects.
• 2+ years in a Project Engineer role.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or wind projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary engineering for collection systems, substations, transmission lines, and civil/electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical studies including geotechnical investigations and power system analyses.
• Manage external engineering consultants and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Support EPC procurement, including RFP development and contractor evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

7+ years of experience supporting renewable energy projects

2+ years in a Project Engineer role

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVsyst

PVCase

SAM

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Solar, Wind & Energy Storage

Locations: Multiple locations across North America

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

A leading renewable energy developer and owner is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the technical development and execution of utility-scale energy projects. This position plays a critical role in coordinating engineering activities from early-stage development through construction, supporting solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and wind projects.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Engineering

• Lead preliminary engineering efforts for collection systems, substations, transmission lines, and associated civil/electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical studies including geotechnical investigations, hydrology, LiDAR, and power system analyses.
• Serve as a technical liaison between development, permitting, interconnection, procurement, estimating, and project management teams.
• Manage external engineering consultants and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Support technology evaluations, equipment selection, and cost-estimating efforts.
• Provide constructability feedback through site visits and development reviews.

Design & Project Execution

• Support EPC procurement efforts, including RFP development and contractor evaluations.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables through all design milestones from conceptual design through Issued-for-Construction (IFC).
• Collaborate with utilities, system operators, offtakers, EPC firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary design reviews with internal technical experts.
• Review civil, structural, and electrical design packages to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage engineering RFIs and technical issue resolution throughout project execution.

Construction Support

• Partner with site and construction teams to resolve engineering challenges during project execution.
• Review contractor change requests and technical modifications.
• Support lender, investor, and independent engineer due diligence activities.

Process Improvement

• Identify design optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, and internal procedures.
• Document and implement lessons learned from completed projects.
• Solve complex technical and cross-functional challenges.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience supporting renewable energy projects.
• 2+ years of experience in a Project Engineer role.
• Experience within utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or wind projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with PVsyst, PVCase, SAM, or similar solar modeling software.
• Experience reviewing civil, structural, and electrical design packages for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Work Environment & Travel

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to project sites.
• Opportunity to support projects throughout North America during both development and construction phases.