PV Design Engineer

Description

• Communicate clearly and effectively with engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to reduce capital cost and schedule risk
• Conduct periodic site visits to support QA/QC and confirm alignment between design intent and construction
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and project teams with engineering insight during proposal and execution phases
• Review utility-scale solar PV (and related BESS) design packages for constructability, cost efficiency, and compliance with project requirements
• Coordinate closely with Engineers of Record to evaluate design decisions, assumptions, and risk areas
• Participate in design review meetings with internal teams, EORs, and external partners
• Review site layouts, single-line diagrams, and major equipment selections at a high level

Requirements

This role is not focused on detailed drafting or day-to-day production design. Instead, it requires prior utility-scale experience and strong engineering judgment to evaluate designs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate effectively with EORs and EPC partners.

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

• Experience reviewing utility-scale solar PV projects 50 MW and above
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Travel expectation of approximately 40%, including recurring out-of-state travel
• Experience with value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost optimization
• Exposure to BESS projects in a utility-scale environment
• Background supporting EPC, owner, or developer-side engineering functions
• Hybrid arrangement preferred; remote considered for the right candidate
• Background in EPC, owner’s engineering, or independent engineering
• Ability to support Pacific Time Zone work hours required
• Familiarity with multiple U.S. power markets and utility requirements
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Demonstrated experience working with or alongside Engineers of Record
• Collaborative and personable; able to build relationships across teams
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset grounded in real project experience
• Solid understanding of utility-scale PV system design, equipment, and construction practices
• Strong ability to review third-party engineering drawings and design packages

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance