Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer

S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT ). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States.

S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. 1 GWh of storage across 23 states.

Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Engineer will provide advanced performance analysis, design expertise, and independent engineering due diligence on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects during the development, design, construction, and asset management phases. You will partner with internal and external contacts to be a subject matter expert on technical specifications for solar and energy storage projects. You must have utility-scale solar and/or energy storage engineering experience to qualify for this role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Evaluate, analyze, and recommend equipment and design specifications to external suppliers and internal Procurement partners based on technical design of the project. Create and review photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage performance estimates using commercial software programs such as PVsyst or in-house models. Provide review of 3rd party modeling and studies.

Lead Independent Engineer (IE) due diligence including contract management, reviewing IE reports, IE energy assessments, and providing feedback as needed. Lead technical support for bank due dilligence. Provide Owner Engineering review and approval for projects in all stages of design.

Research new technologies and energy assessment techniques for PV and energy storage. Provide technical review, input, and risk assessment for key contracts and agreements including Interconnection, Equipment Procurement, Power Purchase, EPC, and O M. Provide guidance for and create advanced conceptual system design and site layouts for both PV and energy storage.

Drive technical specifications and evaluate scope of work for engineering design contracts, while also providing detailed oversight and support of contractors and providing technical review of contractor-supplied deliverables. Perform value engineering analysis of design alternatives based on impact on financial returns. Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.

Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables. Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field. Electrical engineering is the preferred degree. Experience: Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in utility-scale photovoltaic and/or energy storage engineering.

Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines. Skills/Attributes: Subject matter expert in specific types of equipment and understanding technical specs associated with advantages and risks of using a product. Proficient in intermediate energy modeling techniques, capable of developing detailed simulations to forecast energy usage and optimize system performance.