Principal Project Engineer, Engineering Standards

Solar Landscape • Asbury Park, NJ

28d • $115,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Project Engineer, Engineering Standards will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure high-quality project execution. This role will collaborate with various cross-functional teams to create, evaluate, and continuously improve processes across project phases—from design through commissioning. The Principal Project Engineer will also oversee quality control, lead training initiatives, and act as a technical expert, advising stakeholders on complex engineering issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field of study preferred.
• 5+ years project management experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
• Familiarity with solar energy systems, EPC best practices, quality, and safety protocols.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), AutoCAD, PVSYST, Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Valid Driver’s License, occasional travel to various job sites required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Professional engineering license (PE) preferred.
• NABCEP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and document streamlined processes for project engineering, from initial design to commissioning.
• Continuously evaluate existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs across all teams and provide training as needed.
• Develop, manage and keep updated all the specifications, technical templates, standards and best practices for the company to ensure high quality throughput for the firm’s work.
• Develop and implement quality control processes to maintain the highest standards in system design, installation, and performance.
• Engage and onboard third-party engineering firms to work with Project Engineers on project engineering standards.
• Collaborate with the technology team to maintain and improve the Operations business applications platform.
• Evaluate site layouts and optimize designs at project award to consider constructability and project cost, provide guidance to Project Engineers.
• Conduct technology reviews of new products and service offerings to provide the company with a competitive advantage.
• Act as the Company’s technical expert and advise management, project managers, and project engineers on complex engineering topics.
• Work with Project Management Leads to optimize project resource planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure timely completion of milestones and deliverables across all engineering teams within operations.
• Collaborate with Project Management Leads and HR to recruit, train, and onboard new team members.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and productivity.
• Generate regular reports on department progress, resource utilization, and performance against targets.
• Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Benefits

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees