Project Engineer

NineDot Energy • New York, NY

9d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer works closely with the VP, Engineering and takes on meaningful project responsibility while deepening expertise in battery energy storage design and delivery. The role helps bring battery energy storage projects from design through construction, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on schedule and to quality standards. The Project Engineer supports technical design reviews, utility interconnection and permitting, construction issue resolution, equipment and contractor selection, and continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in renewable energy, energy storage, and/or the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of battery storage systems, electrical distribution systems, renewable energy technologies, and SCADA and controls.
• Familiarity with the utility interconnection and construction process.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Help bring battery energy storage projects from design through construction by translating project goals into clear engineering scopes, technical requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and utility partners to keep designs aligned with schedules, site conditions, and construction needs.
• Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, and equipment specifications for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Review system interfaces across battery equipment, inverters, electrical distribution, and SCADA and controls, coordinating with specialists to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Partner with Development, Permitting, Construction, and Operations to identify technical risks early and resolve issues before they affect project cost, schedule, or performance.
• Support utility interconnection and permitting by coordinating technical submissions, responding to comments, and incorporating requirements into project designs.
• Investigate engineering issues during design and construction, working with contractors, vendors, and consultants to recommend solutions and escalate complex decisions.
• Support contractor and equipment selection by developing technical scopes, evaluating proposals, and identifying differences in performance, quality, and cost.
• Track engineering milestones, review consultant deliverables, and flag delays or unresolved decisions that could affect project execution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify designs, improve constructability, and reduce costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and performance.
• Maintain clear project records, including design revisions, technical decisions, equipment documentation, and outstanding issues, to support construction and handoff to Operations.
• Contribute lessons learned and improvements to engineering standards, templates, and processes as the battery storage portfolio grows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 5% employer match on 401(k) retirement account.
• 20 paid vacation days, 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays, and 3 personal floating holidays.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers within the first year of birth or adoption.
• Wellness initiatives, including a $1,000 stipend.
• 16 volunteer hours and two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level