Solar Project Engineer

Renewyx is seeking a Solar Project Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ for a hybrid or on-site role. The engineer will oversee the execution of renewable energy projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, managing engineering processes, and ensuring quality standards. Key responsibilities include technical oversight, contract negotiations, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in solar and energy storage projects.
Project Engineer – Renewable Energy | Arizona (Hybrid or On-Site)

Join our client—a forward-thinking leader in solar and energy storage development—as they expand their presence in Arizona. They’re building a top-tier team to drive a clean energy future and are looking for a Project Engineer who’s ready to play a key technical role in delivering high-impact renewable energy projects.

In this position, you’ll be the go-to engineering resource, ensuring quality execution and alignment across project stakeholders. From early development through construction and closeout, you’ll collaborate across departments and external partners to bring utility-scale solar and storage projects to life.

What You’ll Do:
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the IPP project execution team.
• Partner with internal teams—including development, capital markets, and operations—to drive engineering strategy and execution.
• Coordinate with EPC and O&M contractors, Independent Engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and document engineering processes and procedures for owner’s engineering across active projects.
• Review technical scopes in EPC, O&M, energy manager, and procurement RFPs, delivering cost-benefit insights to guide decision-making.
• Support contract negotiations for EPC, major equipment, O&M services, leases, and asset management.
• Champion value engineering with contractors to optimize system performance and cost.
• Ensure owner’s technical requirements are met—facilitating clear communication with internal and external teams.
• Review contractor deliverables, including designs, budgets, schedules, and performance estimates.
• Monitor quality assurance/quality control activities to uphold project integrity.
• Provide regular project reporting and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Owner's technical interests both on-site and remotely.
• Support construction-phase closeout and ensure fulfillment of key technical and contractual obligations.
• Build and manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and third-party engineering firms.
• Contribute technical inputs to project finance models and support hiring of additional technical staff as the team grows.
• Delegate tasks and mentor junior engineers in owner’s engineering functions.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering, project execution, and operational workflows.

What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering, development engineering, or owner’s engineering, with a strong emphasis on solar and energy storage systems.
• In-depth understanding of the renewable energy industry and project finance fundamentals.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with minimal oversight and juggle multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Strong initiative, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.