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Lead Project Engineer, Renewables

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Enel

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Location:
United States , Andover

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

106320.00 - 159480.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Lead Project Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables that meet contractual, schedule and budget requirements for renewable energy projects. Renewable energy projects under supervision will include utility-scale solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, gravity storage projects, and combined-technology in the North American region. The Project Engineer provides support to the Business Development, Engineering, Construction and Operational phases of projects, to ensure compliance with the project requirements, from the initial design to the final commissioning stage

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and coordinate the engineering team for performing due diligences, feasibility studies, design for permitting and detailed design (shop drawings and IFC drawings)
  • Lead and coordinate, while interfacing with the other units within the organization, the engineering team for preparing the technical part of the business case for any new opportunity to be submitted to the Project's Sponsor (Organization Investment Committee)
  • Perform the overall planning of the project's design activities
  • Estimate the costs related to the construction
  • Plan and execute, by managing the engineering team, all the engineering activities needed for any RFPs related to services, supply and works (preparation of the technical package to be provided to procurement function within the organization, bids technical evaluation, bids ranking and contracts negotiation)
  • Coordinate design review meetings, conducts technical analysis of design modifications and non-conformities during construction phase
  • Ensure the engineering support to the other units of the organization for completing the handover of the project to the operation and maintenance (O&M) function of the organization
  • Prepare project status reports for communicating with team members and other project stakeholders, whether they are internal (at all organizational levels) or external to the organization
  • Provide feedback for the continuous improvement of the design methodologies to the Head of the Design Unit
  • Support the Project Manager in managing technical interfaces towards the local area/country O&M and other organizations
  • Collaborate with the renewable/thermal Project Engineer (mainly solar, wind, or gas) on integrated storage + renewable/thermal projects
  • Define the CapEx estimation for the main project items, in collaboration with other E&C units, Business Development and Procurement
  • Prepare investment committee technical reports in collaboration with other E&C units, Business Development and Procurement
  • Prepare and review purchasing technical specification for equipment/materials or services
  • Manage external engineering service contracts, the engineering section of any EPC contracts and/or any needs related to engineering activities
  • Supplier scouting and follow-up
  • Must be available for domestic and international travel for meetings and for on-site support

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s degree is preferred
  • 3+ years’ experience in project-based engineering activities in a technical discipline (Civil, Electrical, etc.)
  • 3+ years’ experience supporting the development, engineering, and execution phases of building Utility Scale renewable power plants (Wind, Solar, BESS, etc.)
  • Solid background in distribution and transmission system regulations and design
  • Knowledge of different standards like ANSI, IEEE, NEC, UL, NFPA
  • Basic knowledge of grid connection process
  • Basic knowledge of H&S laws and regulations
  • Basic economics general knowledge
  • Ability to manage contracts with suppliers
  • Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization
  • Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural team
  • Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and influencing skills
  • Ability to create working team environment and to build trust with all the stakeholders
  • Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure
  • Proactive approach
  • Innovation and sustainable thinking
  • Fluent in English is required
  • A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record
  • Up to 20% of domestic travel and 5% of international travel

Nice to have:

  • Professional Engineer certification will be considered a plus
  • Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus
What we offer:
  • Affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development allowance
  • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits
  • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time
  • Paid leave programs
  • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
June 30, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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