Renewables Project Engineer

Why Join Zelestra?

At Zelestra, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Contribute to large-scale renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure projects.
2. Work across solar, battery storage, wind, engineering, construction, and operations.
3. Collaborate with experienced professionals across global and cross-functional teams.
4. Influence engineering standards, design strategy, and project execution.
5. Develop your expertise in utility-scale renewable energy development and delivery.
6. Help build a more sustainable, reliable, and carbon-free energy future.

Position Summary

Industry:  Utility-Scale Renewable Energy  
Location: U.S. 
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent 
Role Reports To: VP of Engineering 

About the Role

Zelestra is seeking a Project Engineer to support engineering activities for utility-scale solar, BESS, and wind projects from early-stage development through Issued for Construction (IFC).

This role will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering designs, manage external engineering consultants, review technical deliverables, and ensure projects comply with Zelestra standards, industry codes, permitting requirements, and project specifications.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in renewable energy engineering, utility-scale project design, solar PV systems, battery storage, electrical design, civil design coordination, EPC project delivery, and construction support.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering design activities from early-stage development through detailed design and IFC.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts across civil, electrical, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, and environmental workstreams.
• Manage engineering consultants, owner’s engineers, and EPC partners.
• Review technical drawings, engineering calculations, design packages, specifications, studies, and reports.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply 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, contractor coordination, design reviews, and technical issue resolution.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience, including experience within renewable energy, power generation, utilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems, 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, technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and technical deliverables

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary for this role is $120,000 annual.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors, such as the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Retirement savings benefits

Zelestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.