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Renewyx

Sr. Solar Project Engineer

Renewyx, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261

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Direct message the job poster from Renewyx Sr. Project Engineer Renewable Energy | Arizona (Hybrid or On-Site) Join our clienta forward-thinking leader in solar and energy storage developmentas they expand their presence in Arizona. Theyre building a top-tier team to drive a clean energy future and are looking for a

Sr. Project Engineer

whos ready to play a key technical role in delivering high-impact renewable energy projects. In this position, youll be the go-to engineering resource, ensuring quality execution and alignment across project stakeholders. From early development through construction and closeout, youll collaborate across departments and external partners to bring utility-scale solar and storage projects to life. What Youll Do: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the IPP project execution team. Partner with internal teamsincluding development, capital markets, and operationsto 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 owners 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 owners technical requirements are metfacilitating 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 owners engineering functions. Drive continuous improvement across engineering, project execution, and operational workflows. What Youll Bring: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience in project engineering, development engineering, or owners 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 skillsable to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level Employment type

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