Preconstruction Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and design conceptual utility-scale PV and BESS system layouts, including site layouts using PVcase, single-line diagrams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, codes, and performance objectives.

• Analyze client data rooms, RFP requirements, and site limitations to establish actionable design criteria, pinpointing key risks, assumptions, and optimization opportunities early in the pursuit phase.

• Assess and refine various design scenarios to enhance cost, schedule, energy yield, and constructability, striking a balance between technical performance and commercial viability.

• Produce material takeoffs, select equipment, and provide technical inputs to facilitate precise and competitive EPC estimates.

• Collaborate across departments, including civil, structural, electrical, procurement, and construction teams.

• Interact with OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors to assist in technical evaluations and pricing.

• Create comprehensive Basis of Design (BOD) documentation for handover to detailed engineering.

• Clearly identify and communicate design intent, trade-offs, risks, opportunities, and value engineering recommendations to internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, codes, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• 3+ years of experience in solar EPC, development, or engineering firms.

• 2+ years of direct experience in the planning, design, and engineering of utility-scale PV and/or BESS systems.

• Familiarity with interconnection processes, site constraints, and permitting considerations.

• Understanding of construction techniques and cost factors in utility-scale solar projects.

• Strong commercial insight with the ability to balance technical and financial considerations.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience with SharePoint, PVcase, Pvsyst, and Procore is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work on large-scale, industry-leading renewable energy projects.

• Influence project strategy from the earliest phases.

• Be part of a rapidly growing EPC organization that is shaping the energy transition.

• Experience a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.