Project Engineer – Utility Scale Solar

Hydrogen Group is currently supporting a leading energy client in the search for a Project Engineer to support utility-scale solar development and construction projects on a 12-month contract basis.

The successful candidate will support the engineering design and execution of utility-scale solar projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders across development, procurement, environmental, transmission, and construction teams. This position will oversee third-party engineering contractors responsible for delivering complete engineering design packages and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering design and construction execution of utility-scale solar farm projects.
• Manage and coordinate third-party engineering contractors responsible for project design packages.
• Provide project engineering support across the full project lifecycle from concept definition through commissioning and project closeout.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including:
  • Environmental teams
  • Procurement teams
  • Transmission services
  • Project management teams
  • Construction teams
• Apply value engineering principles to optimize project reliability, cost, and performance.
• Support engineering reviews across multiple disciplines including:
  • Electrical engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Materials engineering
• Assist with schedule management, project budgets, technical coordination, and project reporting activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts to support project milestones and business objectives.
• Support issue resolution during project execution and construction activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering or project management experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects and contractor coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering and project management experience supporting utility-scale solar projects preferred.
• Experience within the following industries may also be considered:
  • Distributed generation (DG) / commercial solar
  • Wind energy
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Combined cycle power generation
  • Nuclear energy
  • Hydrogen projects
  • Substations and transmission systems
• Strong candidates from industries outside of power generation may also be considered, including aerospace, civil infrastructure, and stormwater projects.
• Experience managing project schedules and budgets for large capital projects preferred.