Preconstruction Engineer
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BESS Preconstruction Engineer leading technical development for utility scale PV and BESS projects. Coordinating between engineering, estimating, and procurement for successful project awards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop conceptual utility-scale PV & BESS system designs, including site layouts (/PVcase), single-line concepts, and ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes, and performance targets
- Review client dataroom, RFP requirements, and site constraints to create actionable design criteria, identifying key risks, assumptions, and optimization opportunities early in the pursuit phase
- Evaluate and iterate multiple design scenarios to optimize cost, schedule, energy yield, and constructability, balancing technical performance with commercial competitiveness
- Develop material takeoffs, equipment selections, and technical inputs to support accurate and competitive EPC estimates
- Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, electrical, procurement, and construction teams
- Engage with OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors to support technical evaluations and pricing
- Develop clear Basis of Design (BOD) documentation for handoff to detailed engineering
- Identify and clearly communicate design intent, tradeoffs, risks, opportunities, and value engineering recommendations to internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, codes, and best practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline from an accredited university.
- 3+ years of experience in solar EPC, developer, or engineering firm
- 2+ years of direct experience in planning, design, and engineering of utility scale PV an/or BESS systems.
- Familiarity with interconnection, site constraints, and permitting considerations
- Understanding of construction methods and cost drivers in utility-scale solar
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical and financial drivers
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Preferably also have experience with SharePoint, PVcase, Pvsyst, and Procore.
Benefits:
- Work on large-scale, industry-leading renewable energy projects
- Influence project strategy at the earliest stages
- Be part of a high-growth EPC organization shaping the energy transition
- Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture
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