Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering

Position Overview

The Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering will perform engineering activities to support project development and assist with the technical design and evaluation of utility-scale solar projects in Invenergy’s target markets.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Define project constraints and buildable area considering existing infrastructure, topography, hydrology, and subsurface ground conditions 

• Prepare conceptual project layouts. Optimize layouts to maximize project value. 

• Analyze available meteorological datasets and apply long-term correlation to assess project resource characteristics 

• Estimate project annual energy production, energy uncertainty, energy probability values, and time-based production profiles 

• Conduct site visits to assess site suitability, participate in landowner meetings and community outreach events, and participate in monthly construction meetings. 

• Assist with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts 

• Support the preparation of project sales proposals 

• Support project financing by responding to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions 

• Interface with the Project Management, Project Electrical Engineering, and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline

• 3+ years of engineering experience

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is a plus. 

• Renewable Engineering experience is a plus.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time

• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy

• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds

• Familiarity with resource and energy modeling software including PVsyst and SAM

• Familiarity with site design tools including AutoCAD and GIS software

• Knowledge of meteorological data sources, long term correlation methods, and other statistical analysis

• Knowledge of energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE