Project Engineer: Solar and Energy Storage

Camelot Energy Group•Houston, TX

13h•$110,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Camelot Energy Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Technical Services team. This role supports consulting engagements for developers, asset owners, investors, and public programs in the clean energy sector, focusing on solar and energy storage projects. The Project Engineer will provide bespoke consulting services, guiding clients through technical decisions related to project development, including schedule, layout, technology selection, interconnection strategy, and permitting. Responsibilities include preparing site layouts, electrical diagrams, and project specifications; conducting revenue and financial analysis (CAPEX/OPEX estimates); leading grid interconnection processes; interfacing with vendors on policies and trends; performing technical due diligence and preparing independent engineering reports; collaborating with internal teams and developers; representing owners in project oversight; communicating technical findings; staying current with industry trends; and supporting permitting efforts. The role involves a mix of online meetings, design reviews, documentation analysis, preliminary interconnection document preparation, client presentations, energy storage revenue analysis, site risk assessment, and proactive workload management in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline from an accredited degree program or equivalent hands-on experience.
At least 5 years of experience working in solar, energy storage or clean energy consulting, project development, project finance, integration, applications engineering, asset management, or similar roles.
Proficiency in project development tools (e.g., QGIS, Energy Toolbase, PVSYST, SolarFarmer, SAM, Tyba, Storlytics, Helioscope, DER-VET).
Knowledge of project development activities, including origination, solar yield assessments, ESS modeling, site control, interconnection, engineering stage-gates, hosting capacity analysis, permitting, and project financing.
Understanding of system costs, performance, and supply chain considerations;
Ability to accurately interpret technical documents, such as specification sheets and drawings, etc.
Critical thinking and the ability to communicate ideas clearly in written and verbal formats;
Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite;
Knowledge of battery energy storage systems and solar PV technologies.
Familiarity with regional incentive programs such as NY VDER, MA SMART, and others is preferred. Must be able to research programs and their financial implications as the need arises.
Familiarity with NFPA, UL, IEC, and IEEE standards.
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working remotely.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification, and willingness to obtain PE license.
Comfort with working remotely, interacting over video conferencing platforms, and operating independently will be necessary.
Flexibility in switching between tasks and priorities quickly.

Nice To Haves

Candidates holding a valid professional engineering license in one, or more, US states are highly preferred.
Experience with hybrid solar projects is a nice-to-have.
Experience with AutoCAD, PowerFactory, ETAP, or similar tools is desirable.
Expertise in advanced modeling and scripting via Python or similar software packages is also welcome.
An ideal candidate will be inclined to suggest and implement new processes or services as opportunities arise.
Preference for candidates located in the Northeast who hold a state license in that region.

Responsibilities

Supporting project development technical decisions related to schedule, layout, technology selection, interconnection strategy, and permitting considerations
Preparing site layouts, single-line electrical diagrams, and project specifications, such as might be used to communicate design intent to permitting, interconnection, and land use stakeholders.
Conducting revenue and financial analysis for solar and storage projects, including developing estimates of CAPEX and OPEX.
Leading and supporting grid interconnection applications, processes, and utility coordination.
Interfacing with project developers and vendors in an informed manner regarding relevant policies, regulations, and major industry trends
Performing technical due diligence on clean energy projects, including preparing independent engineering reports where required.
Collaborating with developers and internal teams to support project development.
Representing owners in oversight of project procurement, design, construction, and commissioning
Communicating technical findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
Staying current with industry trends and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.
Supporting permitting efforts, such as preparing compliant submittals and querying relevant databases to obtain permitting information.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans
Virtual/online mental healthcare services
Stipend of up to $1,200 per month ($600 per pay period) towards insurance premiums
Support for Reproductive Healthcare (Enrich Access Program) including financial support for travel up to $1,950 per calendar year
Adoption Incentive (Enrich Adopt Program) up to $5,000 per tax year
Disaster Relief (Enrich Disaster Relief Program) up to $1,000 per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Enrich Learn Program) up to $5,250 per year
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance ($50,000 policy)
Competitive 401(k) program with 100% matching contributions up to 4% of employee salary
Unlimited PTO (minimum of two weeks' PTO required annually)
Parental leave supported under unlimited PTO policy
Paid US Federal Holidays
Monthly non-taxable stipend of $150 for connectivity (internet, cell phone)
Office Supplies Stipend of $300 per year for full-time employees
Reimbursement for TSA PreCheck status
Reimbursement for testing and registration fees for approved industry certifications (e.g., NABCEP, PE licensing)
Annual budget of up to $500 for role-relevant training and CEUs
Total employee-guided Professional Development reimbursement capped at $1,200 per calendar year
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short/long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
Legal Advisory Services
Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocacy Service
One-time incentive for installing solar PV at home ($1,000)
Annual incentive for O&M on owned PV system or purchase of energy-saving equipment (up to $300 per year)
One-time incentive for purchase of an EV or energy storage system ($1,000)
Opportunities to support organizations like Engineers Without Borders on company time