Project Engineer

NineDot Energy • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

NineDot Energy is a community-scale clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across multiple technologies. The company develops solutions intended to strengthen the electric grid, provide economic savings, address environmental justice, and reduce carbon emissions. Its pipeline includes more than 1 GW of clean energy projects, and it is expanding its battery energy storage business with the support of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group.

Working closely with the VP, Engineering, the Project Engineer will take on meaningful project responsibility while developing expertise in battery energy storage design and delivery. The role helps move projects from design through construction and works across internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on schedule and to quality standards. The successful candidate will bring a strong engineering background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic environment.

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 utility interconnection and construction processes.
• 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 engineering scopes, technical requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and utility partners to align designs 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 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 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 and work 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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