Senior Project Engineer - Greenskies Clean Focus : Job Details

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Location: Remote, Hybrid from NYC or North Haven, CT

Summary

Greenskies is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our innovative solar photovoltaic and energy storage engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional eager to take on greater responsibility in project leadership, technical oversight, and strategic decision-making within the renewable energy sector.

As a Senior Project Engineer at Greenskies, you will play a critical role throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will be responsible for leading project designs, developing and optimizing technical specifications, securing utility approvals, ensuring quality control, managing engineering budgets, and mentoring junior engineers. Additionally, you will work closely with internal teams such as Business Development, Construction, Procurement, Asset Management, and Operations & Maintenance. You'll also engage with external engineering firms, vendors, and customers, gaining a well-rounded experience in the renewable energy sector. As part of our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) department, you'll report directly to the Director of Engineering and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage complex project portfolios, ensuring high-level engineering execution across all project phases, including detailed system design, equipment selection, specifications, interconnection approvals, and performance testing of constructed projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and junior staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and development within the engineering team.
• Perform quality control on electrical, structural, civil engineering, and racking drawings. Ensure designs are optimized, code-compliant, and cost-effective.
• Conduct advanced energy modeling and production analysis, including bankability assessments and feasibility studies.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards and best practices for system design, equipment selection, and project execution.
• Engage with customers, independent engineers, utilities, AHJs, and third-party engineers of record to ensure smooth project approvals and execution.
• Manage the creation of purchase orders and oversee execution of site-specific contracts for engineering services.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the design phase, including budgetary, scheduling, and technical challenges. Lead problem resolution and optimization efforts.
• Conduct detailed reviews of utility interconnection agreements and facilities studies, providing strategic input for project feasibility and execution.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, utility requirements, and evolving standards to drive innovation within the engineering department.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight during system installations. Support construction managers in resolving field issues, ensuring seamless commissioning and performance testing.
• Participate in industry forums, conferences, and standards committees to represent Greenskies' technical expertise.
• Travel as needed for site surveys, installation audits, and client meetings (0-10%).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial or utility-scale solar PV system design and engineering.
• Strong background in designing and optimizing ground mounts, rooftops, carports, and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems).
• Experience with medium voltage power distribution, interconnection processes, and power generation systems is highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and other relevant design standards and codes.
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD and PVsyst.
• Ability to review, validate, and crosscheck electrical calculations and third-party engineering work.
• Extensive knowledge in specifying electrical equipment, system protection, and coordination studies.
• Understanding of civil and structural engineering principles related to racking and foundation design.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative technical solutions to complex engineering problems.

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These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business.

It is the policy of Greenskies to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Engineering, and Design

Industries

Utilities, Services for Renewable Energy, and Solar Electric Power Generation

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