Project Specialist III / Global Renewable Energy Credit

Bank of America is seeking a Project Specialist III for Global Renewable Energy Credit in Rhode Island. The role involves technical analysis and risk assessment for energy and infrastructure projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage. Responsibilities include due diligence, design review, financial model validation, and performance monitoring. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on renewable energy sectors.
Job Description
The Engineer / Project Engineer will provide independent technical analysis and risk assessment for debt and tax equity financing across a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets. These include wind generation, solar across all scales (residential, commercial, utility), battery energy storage systems, data centers, conventional power, and emerging energy/power technologies.


Responsibilities

Perform detailed technical due diligence to evaluate project feasibility and identify design, construction, budget, schedule, contractual, and operating risks, including preparation of formal technical memoranda.
Review project design documents, technical specifications, schedules, and construction methodologies for reasonableness and compliance with industry standards.
Validate technical and economic assumptions in financial models and collaborate with deal teams to develop and review sensitivity analyses.
Coordinate with and manage work performed by independent engineering and technical consulting firms.
Monitor the technical performance of portfolio assets (e.g., generation, availability, O&M expenses, and major technical issues).
Partner with Portfolio Management on construction monitoring, post‑COD performance reviews, and asset risk assessments.
Support Origination teams by assisting with early‑stage technical pre‑screening of potential transactions.
Evaluate and qualify equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and operators across multiple project types.

Required Qualifications

5+ years minimum experience in energy storage, engineering design, construction management, operations, owner’s engineering and/or technical consulting for energy or infrastructure assets.
Strong understanding of project development, construction, and operational risks across renewable energy and related infrastructure sectors.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions or workstreams simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Proven client and stakeholder management capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (electrical preferred; mechanical, power or renewable energy systems, or other energy‑related disciplines acceptable).
Energy Storage experience and/or Data Center experience is a plus.

Skills

Business Acumen
Loan Structuring
Product Management
Risk Management
Coaching
Consulting
Decision Making
Influence
Result Orientation
Credit Documentation Requirements
Portfolio Analysis
Regulatory Compliance

Minimum Education Requirement
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent


Shift
1st shift (United States of America)


Hours Per Week
40


Pay Range
$125,000.00 - $200,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.


Benefits
This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.