Project Engineer

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Manager of Project Engineering the Project Engineer is responsible for managing the review coordination and approval of the detailed design package for Clearway Energy Groups pipeline of solar and energy storage projects throughout the U.S. As part of the Engineering & Strategic Procurement department the Project Engineer will also work with internal and external personnel to provide optimized designs participate in the negotiation and execution of key contract exhibits and support construction and commissioning activities by reviewing and approving commissioning test reports. The Project Engineer will work closely with Clearway Energys internal departments including Origination Development Development Engineering Construction Procurement Project Finance and O&M; as well as with EPC contractors Independent Engineers financing parties and other consultants contractors and stakeholders as needed.

This is a hybrid role based in one of our office locations in San Francisco San Diego Scottsdale Houston or Denver.

If you dont meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing please submit your resume.

What Youll Be Doing

• Technical lead and primary design and engineering point of contact for the Development and Construction teams supporting intermediate- to advanced-stage development of utility-scale PV PVStorage and stand-alone energy storage projects.
• Manage all resources internally or externally as necessary to obtain or review final site due diligence required to finalize scope project costs schedule energy output and risks with an independent EPC contractor or developer.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure the final design meets contractual cost and performance requirements for our customers and financing partners.
• Develop refine or evaluate energy input assessments and power output expectations. Perform or oversee analyses to optimize site layouts engineering design and equipment selection to maximize performance and minimize lifecycle costs.
• Direct activities of designers consultants and contractors and manage meetings and conference calls to achieve efficient use of resources meet deadlines for deliverables minimize delays avoid crises and resolve conflicts.
• Write edit and/or review technical scope of work documents specifications procedures site reports progress reports feasibility studies proposals presentations etc. Review and negotiate technical aspects of EPC contracts interconnect agreements etc.
• Coordinate with the Development team and external consultants to deliver energy resource predictions and production simulations shading studies electrical schematics plant plans and equipment layouts system cost estimates EPC contracts technical exhibits etc.
• Review manage and maintain contractor deliverables during construction to meet critical contractual and financing milestones including site civil structural and electrical plans permitting and construction documents.
• Support construction as a technical escalation point and owners representative to mitigate delays and scope creep to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Represent Clearway (CEG) in interviews meetings and negotiations with clients project developers suppliers consultants utilities and regulatory authorities.

What Youll Bring

• B.S. degree in mechanical electrical or civil engineering or related subject.
• M.S. degree and/or P.E. desirable.
• Minimum 2 years of solar/BESS industry experience including 1 year of direct EPC experience completing the detailed design permitting and construction of solar projects and 1 year of storage experience.
• Understanding solar and storage project design optimization trade-offs and familiarity with the current solar and storage market equipment suppliers contractors typical technical specifications and costs.
• Experience with solar and storage project financing and independent engineer requirements.
• Understanding of solar and storage energy estimates losses assumptions and standards.
• Experience with review and negotiation of engineering procurement and construction contracts and technical exhibits for solar and storage facilities.
• Experience managing consultants and contractors.
• Working knowledge of relevant U.S. and IEC equipment standards codes and construction practices.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to perform in a dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel (20%) and occasionally to work after hours on short notice when necessary.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work manage relationships with clients colleagues consultants and contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication mathematical abilities analytical and creative design skills and problem-solving skills; team-oriented with the ability to work alone when needed.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B TN E-3 etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Groups vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Working at Clearway Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway were committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco San Diego Scottsdale Houston Denver & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn build community get to know one another & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent knowledge experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities women individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20 hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO medical dental & vision care HSAs with company contributions health FSAs dependent daycare FSAs commuter benefits relocation & a 401(k) plan with employer match a variety of life & accident insurances fertility programs adoption assistance generous parental leave tuition reimbursement & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies withequalemploymentlawsordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.