About the job Engineer, Sr 7XYX98R3
Project Engineer - Solar Farm Design & Construction
Florida (Remote Options Available)
12-Month Contract
Overview of the Role
Seeking a Project Engineer supporting solar farm design and construction. In this position, you will be responsible for managing 3rd party contractor teams to develop engineering designs for solar projects. Project engineering responsibilities span from initial concept definition to construction and final commissioning and require continuous coordination with diverse project stakeholders such as environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project managers for both early stage and construction.
A successful candidate will have experience applying value engineering to balance reliability, cost, and performance for complex systems, along with thorough knowledge of the various applicable engineering disciplines including electrical, structural, civil, and materials.
A successful candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communications skills, along with a record of coordinating project stakeholders and mobilizing teams of engineers to achieve business objectives. A preferred candidate will have experience successfully managing schedules and budgets for major capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Minimum of 5 years experience. Exceptions can be made for less than 5
years if that experience is a good match - Engineering and project management experience on utility scale solar
projects is preferred - Great communication, leadership and project management skills
- Engineering and project management in the following fields may also be
considered:
-DG/commercial solar
-Other technologies in the power industry wind, BESS, combined cycle,
nuclear, hydrogen, substation, transmission, etc
-Strong candidates with experience outside of the power industry
(aerospace, civil/stormwater, etc)
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical)
- Minimum 5 years of engineering and project management experience
Remote work is okay. Ideally looking for candidates who live in or near
Florida. Even if remote, candidates would be expected to travel to the office
in Juno Beach periodically. Trips to Juno Beach would be more frequent in the
first 3-6 months as the candidate settles in to the role.
Perks of Working with AP Recruiters & Associates
- Competitive compensation (depending on experience)
- Career growth opportunities in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector
- Professional development and training support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout your contract
- Access to exclusive opportunities with industry-leading clients
- Flexible remote work arrangements with periodic travel requirements
About the Client
Our client is one of North America's leading clean energy companies, powering millions of customers across multiple states with innovative renewable energy solutions. With decades of experience in the power industry, they're at the forefront of the clean energy transformation, developing and operating one of the largest solar portfolios in the United States. The company is committed to sustainability, community engagement, and creating a cleaner energy future through cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. They offer a collaborative work environment where engineering innovation meets environmental stewardship.