Energy Infrastructure Lead Engineer

Role summary / purpose Responsible for performing engineering assignments ranging from limited scope and complexity to advanced engineering projects requiring expertise in multiple disciplines. Works under varying levels of supervision depending on experience, with increasing independence at higher levels. Assist with project management, negotiations, performance tracking and reporting. Key responsibilities • Plan, organize, and manage engineering projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading technical teams • Engage in decision-making, technical analysis, project coordination, and engineering oversight, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, and power plant operations • Work as an extension of the engineering team, ensuring designs meet project specifications, safety standards, and long-term performance and reliability goals • Provide high-level oversight of engineering and project execution • Negotiate technical and regulatory requirements and influence executive-level project decisions • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ensure compliance with industry standards • Optimize technical designs for energy infrastructure • Act as the technical authority on engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements • Provide high-level expertise in system design, grid optimization, and technical risk management • Work closely with customer leadership to guide engineering strategies, solve complex challenges, and ensure long-term infrastructure resilience Specialized Engineering Functions • Electrical/I&C Engineering: Electric distribution system, Power systems, ladder logic, safe shutdown analysis, computational tools (ETAP, EDISON) • Mechanical Engineering: Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pipe stress analysis, ASME standards • Civil/Structural Engineering: Designs and manages civil infrastructure components, including foundations, site grading, and drainage systems, seismic qualification, pipe supports, welding, rigging • MOV Valve Engineering: Diagnostics, troubleshooting, valve program management Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required • 15+ years of experience planning, designing, and executing large-scale energy projects, including solar, BESS, wind, and hydrogen systems • Advanced experience in system integration and risk management Required skills • High-level project oversight and execution • Technical negotiation and regulatory compliance • Multi-disciplinary team leadership • System design and grid optimization • Technical risk management Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Professional Engineering (PE) certification