Engineering Support Specialist

Description

The Engineering Support Specialist provides logistical, administrative, and technical assistance to CSI Electric’s engineering team working on utility‑scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems, substations, and transmission lines. The role supports multiple engineering disciplines and acts as a central communication hub to improve throughput, documentation integrity, and technical knowledge throughout the project lifecycle.

The specialist coordinates deliverables with pre‑construction, formats and controls engineering documents, prepares reports and presentations, validates compliance, manages change documentation, schedules quality reviews and training, and assists project managers with kickoff meetings and pull‑plan coordination. They also maintain standards, template libraries, and support cross‑disciplinary integration of civil, structural, electrical, SCADA, and testing teams.

• Coordinate engineering deliverables with pre‑construction and project managers.
• Format, control, and maintain schematics, BOMs, drawings, and template libraries.
• Prepare and log reports, presentations, and project correspondence.
• Validate project compliance and sign off testing forms.
• Manage engineering change documentation, including revisions and vendor updates.
• Schedule and facilitate quality reviews, internal and vendor training sessions.
• Organize project kickoff meetings and develop pull‑plan schedules.
• Conduct structured QA reviews of engineering packages prior to IFC issuance.
• Track engineering task completion and manage follow‑up actions across teams.
• Support integration of civil, structural, electrical, SCADA, and testing designs into final plans.

Requirements

Candidates typically hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and bring 2–4 years of experience supporting design deliverables for commercial or utility‑scale renewable projects. Preferred experience includes solar PV, BESS, substations, SCADA, and industrial automation, along with strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

The position is based in a climate‑controlled office with occasional visits to construction sites, substations, and BESS yards, requiring limited travel and exposure to varied weather, noise, and industrial equipment. Physical demands may include prolonged sitting, standing, and occasional lifting or bending.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years experience supporting design deliverables for utility‑scale renewable projects.
• Familiarity with solar PV, battery energy storage systems, substations, SCADA, or industrial automation.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and construction‑level drawings.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Effective communication and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; basic CAD (AutoCAD/Bluebeam) preferred.
• High technical aptitude, systematic thinking, and continuous‑improvement mindset.

Benefits

CSI offers an hourly rate of $36‑$58, paid weekly, along with generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 6%, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, and an employee assistance program. The company emphasizes a culture of trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Hourly compensation $36‑$58, paid weekly.
• 15 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% and profit‑sharing potential.
• Company‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and various voluntary benefit options.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance