Strategic Preconstruction Engineer: Utility-Scale PV & BESS

CoVolt Power AHV; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a high-impact PV and BESS Preconstruction Engineer to lead technical development, conceptual design, and early-stage engineering for utility-scale PV and BESS projects. This role shapes EPC estimates and proposals, coordinating between engineering, estimating, and procurement.

You will develop optimized, buildable, cost-effective PV and BESS solutions that drive successful project awards and set projects up for downstream success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience in solar EPC, developer, or engineering firm
• 2+ years of direct experience in planning, design, and engineering of utility scale PV and/or BESS systems.
• Familiarity with interconnection, site constraints, and permitting considerations
• Understanding of construction methods and cost drivers in utility-scale solar
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical and financial drivers
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with SharePoint, PVcase, Pvsyst, Procore

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop conceptual utility-scale PV & BESS system designs including site layouts and single-line concepts
• Review client dataroom, RFP requirements, and site constraints to create actionable design criteria
• Evaluate and iterate multiple design scenarios to optimize cost, schedule, energy yield, and constructability
• Develop material takeoffs, equipment selections, and technical inputs for EPC estimates
• Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, electrical, procurement, and construction teams
• Engage with OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors for technical evaluations and pricing
• Develop Basis of Design documentation for handoff to detailed engineering
• Communicate design intent, tradeoffs, risks, and value engineering to stakeholders

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

PVcase design

Problem solving

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PVcase

PVSyst

Procore

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a high-impact PV and BESS Preconstruction Engineer to lead technical development, conceptual design, and early-stage engineering for utility-scale PV and BESS projects. This role shapes EPC estimates and proposals, coordinating between engineering, estimating, and procurement.

You will develop optimized, buildable, cost-effective PV and BESS solutions that drive successful project awards and set projects up for downstream success.