Project Development Engineer - Solar and Storage

Korsail Energy

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical, civil, or relevant engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program required.
  • 3+ years of experience in renewable energy project development.
  • Familiarity with electrical collection system designs is necessary.
  • Experience managing interconnections with the electrical grid.
  • Detailed design experience for renewable energy systems required.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, essential.
  • Project planning and leadership skills are vital.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee technical aspects of solar and storage projects.
  • Support greenfield project development from feasibility to commercial operation.
  • Conduct preliminary designs and interconnection assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with utility standards and electrical codes.
  • Write technical reports and proposals for project stakeholders.
  • Lead project teams and maintain proactive communication.
  • Identify and resolve project issues effectively and efficiently.

Benefits

  • Significant room for growth within the company.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative renewable energy projects.
  • Collaborative team environment focused on sustainable development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Korsail Energy is seeking a Project Development Engineer to oversee the technical aspects of our solar and storage projects. This position is ideal for candidates with a utility or consulting background who have considerable experience managing the design and construction of energy projects.

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Development Engineer will support the development of greenfield solar and storage projects from initial feasibility studies, through preliminary design and interconnection, and on to commercial operation. You will have a significant amount of responsibility in this role and will also have significant room for growth in the company.

We are seeking an individual with 3+ years of utility scale solar project development experience. Candidates should also be detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, and team-oriented.

Requirements:
  • This position requires an electrical, civil, or other relevant engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • An advanced degree in a business (MBA) or engineering discipline is a plus.
  • 3 or more years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
  • Experience with electrical collection system designs.
  • Experience in electrical grid interconnections including single line design, permit applications, compliance with utility standards and electrical codes, etc.
  • Experience with detailed design activities for renewable energy projects.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
  • Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
  • Strong interpersonal, project planning, and leadership skills.
  • Experience with owner's engineering activities during renewable energy project execution is a plus.
  • Experience with battery energy storage system designs and/or energy management system designs is a plus.


Additional Information

TO APPLY - Please send an email/cover letter touching on: 1) why this role interests you, 2) your experience with solar project development, and 3) some examples of your role in prior utility scale solar projects. Please send your application to careers [at] korsail.com.

Please do not call about your application. We do not work with recruiters.

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