Design Engineer - Solar

Overview

Design & develop utility‑scale solar, wind, and storage projects, linking development to engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• performance modeling
• site layouts
• design review
• technical support
• vendor coordination
• documentation

Tasks

A renewable energy developer/IPP is seeking a Design & Development Engineer to support the technical design and development of large-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role bridges the gap between project development and engineering execution — ensuring that each project is optimally designed, technically sound, and ready for financing and construction. -Performance Modeling: Conduct energy yield analyses and system performance modeling to support project feasibility, investment decisions, and financial modeling efforts. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development, project finance, and construction teams to ensure alignment between technical design, economic modeling, and project execution. -Project Design & Layouts: Develop and optimize site layouts, array configurations, and electrical designs for solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage projects using tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, and GIS platforms. -Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies: Perform site assessments, technology evaluations, and design reviews for potential project acquisitions and greenfield development. -Technical Support for Development: Provide engineering input during project siting, land acquisition, and permitting. Evaluate interconnection options and constraints. -Documentation & Standards: Maintain and improve internal design standards, templates, and documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across the portfolio. -Contractor & Vendor Coordination: Support RFP processes for EPC contractors and equipment suppliers by preparing technical specifications, reviewing bids, and evaluating equipment options.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 3-6 years
• renewable
• pvsyst
• autocad
• gis

What You Bring

This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about designing the next generation of clean energy projects — combining technical expertise with innovative thinking to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. The ideal candidate is a technically driven problem-solver with strong analytical skills, a deep interest in renewable energy systems, and experience with power plant design, interconnection, and permitting processes. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with development, finance, and construction teams to bring clean energy projects from concept to reality. -Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess trade-offs between cost, performance, and constructability. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Renewable Energy Engineering (Master’s degree a plus). -Experience: 3–6 years of experience in renewable energy engineering, preferably with utility-scale solar, wind, or storage projects. -Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across development, engineering, and finance functions. -Engineering Knowledge: Understanding of electrical, civil, and mechanical design principles related to power generation systems and interconnection requirements. -Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Helioscope, SAM, or similar software is a plus.

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