Project Engineer

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we're looking for:

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering team. You will be at the forefront of developing solar and energy storage solutions, coordinating across engineering and design phases to ensure project success. In this role, you will create critical drawings, support construction, and engage in optimization analyses under the mentorship of

seasoned professionals. Your role is vital in providing technical support, from initial design to project completion, and driving innovation through direct engagement with vendors and consultants. With a foundation in photovoltaic principles, AutoCAD proficiency, and strong communication skills, you'll contribute to our mission of making clean energy accessible and straightforward.

You will be hybrid out of our Boston office. You will report to the Manager, Project Engineering.

What you'll do:

• Under supervision of a Project Engineering Manager or Senior Project Engineer, coordinate engineering and design to support development, permitting, interconnection, construction, and record design phases for solar power plants and energy storage systems.

• Create drawings as needed to maintain project timelines.

• Support construction of engineering designs.

• Support the activities of the project team to deliver optimized design and engineering packages to meet

the requirements of the project (schedule, budget, performance, etc.).

• Perform analyses and collect data to facilitate decision making on project- and portfolio-level tradeoffs to minimize Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and achieve project objectives.

• Provide technical support to Nexamp development from lead generation to NTP.

• Communicate with code enforcement personnel, provide technical context for development conversations with AHJs, complete auxiliary engineering analyses as needed to advance projects (subsurface engineering investigations, glare studies, FAA reports, noise studies, etc.)

• Provide technical support to Nexamp construction from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Substantial Completion.

• Drive resolutions for Request for Information (RFIs) and technical challenges, review submittals, attend weekly construction calls as needed, support project closeout tasks.

• Coordinate project-level engineering activities between teams (Electrical, Civil, SCADA, & Design Engineering).

• Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement.

• Create energy models for Nexamp assets utilizing Helioscope and PVSYST software.

• Support new product and technology research initiatives

• Support process improvement initiatives

• Interface directly with a network of vendors and engineering consultants for the entire project life cycle.

• Support development of design drawing libraries

• Perform site visits during construction for project assessment.

• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed

What you'll bring:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent educational/certification background

• At least 2 years of solar design and/or project engineering experience

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of photovoltaic energy production and modelling.

• Working knowledge (or Moderate Proficiency) in AutoCAD software

• Basic knowledge of power engineering principles relevant to photovoltaic energy and Battery Energy Storage systems.

• Basic knowledge of project optimization methods.

• Moderate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Basic proficiency with MS collaboration tools (Salesforce, Teams, Power BI, SharePoint, etc.)

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.

• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.

• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.

• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.

• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.

• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You'll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.