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Project Engineer
US$90000 - US$140000 per annum
Energy Storage
US
New York
Permanent
Hybrid

Project Engineer - BESS & Interconnection (Solar + Storage Projects)
📍 Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid: Tues-Thurs Onsite) | 💰 Up to $140K Base + 20% Bonus

A growing distributed energy company is hiring a Project Engineer to support the development of utility-scale standalone battery storage (BESS) and hybrid solar + storage projects. With a strong pipeline in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic (especially ConEd territory), they're looking for someone who combines technical acumen with a desire to take ownership of projects from concept through site visits and delivery.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on next-gen storage systems across dense urban markets, support interconnection strategy, and collaborate with external consultants and internal teams. You'll report directly to the VP of Engineering and join a lean technical team (just two people today) working closely with development, permitting, and EPC functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead conceptual system design (SLDs, layouts) for standalone BESS and solar+storage systems
  • Manage utility interconnection processes, with a focus on Con Edison and urban utilities
  • Review and manage external consultant deliverables; support future in-house design capacity
  • Evaluate gen-tie and interconnection options, assess costs, and support project siting
  • Interface with utilities, AHJs, consultants, and EPCs to progress projects to construction
  • Represent the company in external meetings and site visits
  • Participate in RFP responses and develop engineering scopes for EPC contracts

What They're Looking For:

  • 4+ years of renewable energy experience, ideally with standalone BESS or hybrid systems
  • Strong working knowledge of utility interconnection processes in NY/Northeast markets
  • Experience reviewing electrical design packages and coordinating with consultants
  • Exposure to medium-voltage substation equipment and electrical distribution systems
  • A desire to grow beyond drafting and take the lead in project engineering and site execution
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical preferred) or equivalent military experience
  • Proficiency in modeling tools (PVSyst, PVCASE, ETAP, CYME, Helioscope) is a plus
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