Project Engineer

Zelestra is hiring a Project Engineer to support engineering activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage development through Issued for Construction (IFC).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design activities from early-stage development through detailed design and IFC
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering work across civil, electrical, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines
• Manage engineering consultants, owner’s engineers, and EPC partners
• Review technical drawings, engineering calculations, design packages, specifications, studies, and reports
• Ensure engineering deliverables align with applicable codes, standards, contracts, and internal design criteria
• Support interconnection, permitting, due diligence, constructability reviews, and technical risk assessments
• Develop and review scopes of work, requests for proposals, engineering budgets, and project schedules
• Collaborate with Development, Construction, Procurement, Project Management, Operations, and Commercial teams
• Support EPC contract execution, coordinate with contractors, perform design reviews, and resolve technical issues
• Identify design optimization, value engineering, cost reduction, and schedule improvement opportunities
• Maintain engineering standards, templates, specifications, lessons learned, and technical documentation
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, including experience in renewable energy, power generation, utilities, infrastructure, or construction
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind energy, or power infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of engineering design principles, technical specifications, design reviews, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience working with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, vendors, or owner’s engineering teams
• Strong understanding of project development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems, and engineering software
• Strong analytical skills, technical writing ability, communication skills, and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and technical deliverables

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Document management systems
• Engineering software

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Remote (remote)
• Salary: USD 120,000 per year
• Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
• Experience required: Renewable energy: 3 years (Required)