Qcells EPC
Overview
Project Engineer - Level 5
– Qcells EPC Location: Irvine, CA (Remote work status: Remote; reporting office: Irvine, CA) Supervisor: Director of Project Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-time Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm local time Travel: Up to 30% Base pay range:
$165,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr Summary: The Project Engineer – Level 5 leads engineering functions for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The role requires engineering expertise, project execution, team leadership, and coordination with procurement, construction, permitting, and grid interconnection teams to meet performance, schedule, and budget requirements. The Project Engineer – Level 5 drives engineering excellence, optimizes workflows, and mentors project engineers. Responsibilities
Lead engineering execution of multiple large-scale solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring technical compliance and efficiency. Drive engineering strategy and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as the primary engineering liaison between internal teams (procurement, construction, operations, interconnection) and external stakeholders (clients, utilities, regulators, contractors). Develop and manage engineering schedules, deliverables, and resource planning to ensure timely project execution. Ensure compliance with industry standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL, IEC) for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Manage and mentor a team of Project Engineers, fostering skill development and technical leadership. Lead cross-functional engineering coordination to align with procurement, construction, and commissioning requirements. Maintain strict QA/QC for all engineering deliverables. Support contractor/vendor selection and technical evaluations for major equipment procurement. Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, permitting authorities, and clients to ensure smooth project execution. Engage with EPC contractors, technology providers, and financial partners to manage engineering deliverables. Participate in RFP reviews and bid evaluations, providing engineering input on vendor selection and contracting. Ensure engineering decisions align with financial modeling, revenue projections, and risk management strategies. Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project execution and performance. Ensure compliance with PPA requirements, interconnection agreements, and regulatory conditions. Conduct post-construction performance analysis to improve future projects. Drive process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency and quality. Stay updated with emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends in solar, BESS, and grid integration. Participate in research and development (R&D) efforts to advance Qcells’ technical expertise. Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS project engineering. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical preferred); Master’s degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; additional renewable energy certifications preferred. Proven experience as a lead engineer or engineering manager, supporting multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with project execution, engineering workflows, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, SCADA systems, and power system modeling tools. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Additional information
This position is remote with a reporting office in Irvine, CA. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Hanwha Qcells is an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. For accommodations, contact hr-usa@qcells.com.
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Project Engineer - Level 5
– Qcells EPC Location: Irvine, CA (Remote work status: Remote; reporting office: Irvine, CA) Supervisor: Director of Project Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-time Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm local time Travel: Up to 30% Base pay range:
$165,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr Summary: The Project Engineer – Level 5 leads engineering functions for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The role requires engineering expertise, project execution, team leadership, and coordination with procurement, construction, permitting, and grid interconnection teams to meet performance, schedule, and budget requirements. The Project Engineer – Level 5 drives engineering excellence, optimizes workflows, and mentors project engineers. Responsibilities
Lead engineering execution of multiple large-scale solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring technical compliance and efficiency. Drive engineering strategy and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as the primary engineering liaison between internal teams (procurement, construction, operations, interconnection) and external stakeholders (clients, utilities, regulators, contractors). Develop and manage engineering schedules, deliverables, and resource planning to ensure timely project execution. Ensure compliance with industry standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL, IEC) for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Manage and mentor a team of Project Engineers, fostering skill development and technical leadership. Lead cross-functional engineering coordination to align with procurement, construction, and commissioning requirements. Maintain strict QA/QC for all engineering deliverables. Support contractor/vendor selection and technical evaluations for major equipment procurement. Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, permitting authorities, and clients to ensure smooth project execution. Engage with EPC contractors, technology providers, and financial partners to manage engineering deliverables. Participate in RFP reviews and bid evaluations, providing engineering input on vendor selection and contracting. Ensure engineering decisions align with financial modeling, revenue projections, and risk management strategies. Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project execution and performance. Ensure compliance with PPA requirements, interconnection agreements, and regulatory conditions. Conduct post-construction performance analysis to improve future projects. Drive process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency and quality. Stay updated with emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends in solar, BESS, and grid integration. Participate in research and development (R&D) efforts to advance Qcells’ technical expertise. Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS project engineering. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical preferred); Master’s degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; additional renewable energy certifications preferred. Proven experience as a lead engineer or engineering manager, supporting multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with project execution, engineering workflows, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, SCADA systems, and power system modeling tools. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Additional information
This position is remote with a reporting office in Irvine, CA. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Hanwha Qcells is an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. For accommodations, contact hr-usa@qcells.com.
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