Renewables Project Engineer

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Position Summary

Industry:  Utility-Scale Renewable Energy  
Location: U.S. 
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent 
Role Reports To: VP of Engineering 

Position Snapshot

Responsible for early- to late-stage (through IFC) engineering efforts on a project basis for utility-scale solar, ESS, and wind projects. Manages and coordinates site-specific engineering designs and ensures they align with Zelestra standards.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in utility-scale renewable energy.


• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field required; master's degree in an engineering field desirable.


• Knowledge of renewable energy technical standards and practices, with ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends.


• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, PV design tools, production modeling tools, and related engineering software required.


• Daily AI user experienced in generative AI, prompt engineering, automation, research, content creation, and data-driven insights to boost productivity and outcomes.

Position Responsibility

• Ensure engineering designs and contracting align with Zelestra standards (including the creation of new standards where appropriate) and incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.


• Lead coordination (with internal and external stakeholders) of the 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC engineering packages for solar/BESS/Wind


• Lead developing technical scopes of work (including templates) for LNTP, EPC, & owners engineering efforts


• Support technical due diligence of Independent Engineers supporting project financing


• Maintain repositories for lesson’s learned and project designs


• Utilize the Zelestra early and late stage processes during the design and construction of projects


• Support reviewing project estimates and ensure they meet the project specific design basis


• Support major equipment selection for solar/wind/BESS


• Key contact for all project related technical issues and technical scope


• Attend monthly owner meetings to ensure deliverables are met


• Follow Zelestra design engineering processes

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 annually.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors, such as the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Additionally, Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, and a competitive bonus program.