Project Engineer

Clēnera, LLC • Boise, ID

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer will provide performance analysis and design expertise on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects during the early-stage development and design phases. You will partner with internal and external contacts to be a subject matter expert on technical specifications for PV and energy storage projects.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in electrical engineering or related, or an advanced degree.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
• Familiarity with technical specs of the equipment used in solar + storage projects.
• Familiar with basic energy modeling techniques to predict energy consumption and assess system performance.
• Foundational engineering contract knowledge and understanding.
• Ability to review a project schedule, including design reviews, constructability, and value engineering.
• Capable at nurturing new relationships for collaboration in achieving shared goals.
• Ability to independently gather and understand project requirements to effectively complete a task.
• Competent in basic engineering project management, overseeing tasks and schedules to ensure projects are completed.
• Adept at conveying detailed information in a clear and concise manner, ensuring effective understanding among internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work through different opinions of design choices, including potential conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate equipment performance, specifications, and roadmap by working with our internal Procurement team and equipment suppliers to drive technology evolution.
• Create photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage production estimates using commercial software programs, like PVsyst, or in-house models.
• Coordinate Independent Engineer (IE) due diligence including contract management, reviewing IE reports, IE energy assessments, and providing feedback as needed.
• Provide Owner Engineering review for projects in all stages of design.
• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge on new technologies and energy assessment techniques for both PV, and energy storage.
• Provide technical review and input for key contracts and agreements including Interconnection, Equipment Procurement, Power Purchase, EPC, and O&M.
• Create conceptual system design and site layouts for PV and energy storage.
• Communicate technical specifications and track scope of work for engineering design contracts, while also supporting technical review of contractor-supplied deliverables.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees