Senior Project Engineer

TerraForm Power

. Lead technical execution for multiple projects or complex project scopes from development handoff through commercial operation .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $146,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical execution for complex projects in power and renewable energy, with a strong focus on EPC project delivery, technical risk evaluation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive engineering excellence through strategic decision-making and stakeholder management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering7+ Years Experience In Power Or Renewable Energy EngineeringDeep Technical Knowledge Of Solar, Wind, And/or Battery Storage SystemsStrong Experience With EPC Project ExecutionAdvanced Experience With Energy Modeling And Optimization Tools

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Hard Skills

Technical Risk EvaluationEPC Design Deliverables ApprovalCost Input AnalysisProject Engineering GovernanceQuality Standards ImplementationTechnical Due DiligenceContract InterpretationInterconnection Processes UnderstandingPerformance ValidationChange Order Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementDecision-MakingMentoringCommercial Acumen

Tools & Technologies

PVsystEnergy Modeling ToolsProject Management SoftwareQuality Control SystemsContinuous Improvement Methodologies

Industry Keywords

ISO ComplianceNERC ComplianceUtility-Scale Project DeliveryEPCBOPInterconnectionRegulatory RequirementsVendor SelectionRFP ProcessesField Issue Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical execution for multiple projects or complex project scopes from development handoff through commercial operation
Serve as the primary technical decision-maker for assigned projects
Provide advanced pre-construction support, including technical risk evaluation, layout optimization, constructability reviews, and cost input
Oversee and approve EPC design deliverables
Implement and enforce project engineering governance, technical specifications, and quality standards
Contribute to engineering standards, design criteria, and lessons-learned programs
Ensure compliance with ISO, NERC, utility, and applicable regulatory requirements
Identify, quantify, and mitigate technical, commercial, and execution risks
Lead technical support for EPC, BOP, equipment supply, interconnection, and major project agreements
Support RFP processes, technical bid evaluations, and vendor selection
Perform technical due diligence for acquisitions and financing activities
Interface with EPC contractors, utilities, owner’s engineers, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and internal teams
Provide executive-level technical updates and recommendations
Provide strategic on-site technical support for complex issues, quality control, and commissioning
Lead resolution of major field issues and change orders
Ensure successful project handoff to Operations, including performance validation and documentation
Mentor Project Engineers and external consultants
Support engineering resource prioritization and coordination across projects
Champion engineering excellence, safety, standardization, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience required
Minimum 7 years of experience in power or renewable energy engineering, with strong involvement in utility-scale project delivery
Deep technical knowledge of solar, wind, and/or battery storage systems
Strong experience with EPC project execution and major equipment procurement
Advanced experience with energy modeling and optimization tools (e.g., PVsyst or equivalent)
Strong understanding of PJM and/or SERC interconnection and permitting processes preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical scopes across multiple projects
Strong commercial acumen and contract interpretation skills
Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capability
Willingness to travel to project sites as required
Equivalent technical experience may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Employee development investment
Environmental stewardship, charitable giving, and meaningful local partnerships