Renewable Energy Associate

Description Summary

The Renewable Energy Associate will support the SVP of Engineering & Procurement in coordinating and assisting with the technical development of renewable energy projects, primarily utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems through design analysis, estimating, energy analysis, budget review, utility studies review, and other technical functions. This role will work closely with utility companies, engineering firms, consultants, EPC contractors, and internal teams to ensure efficient project execution and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate is an estimator, energy analyst, or engineer with strong technical aptitude and interest in estimating, energy analysis, and engineering disciplines. This position offers exposure to multiple aspects of project design, estimating, energy analysis, interconnection, and procurement, providing a foundation for professional growth within the renewable energy industry. Travel to project sites or meetings with external stakeholders may be required approximately 10%–20% of the time.

Requirements Key Job Responsibilities Project Estimating

- Helping to create, update, and manage project CAPEX estimates using 3rd party estimating firms, reviewing EPC bids, comparing other project estimates, and/or using or developing tools or systems to provide up-to-date estimates.

- Support the review and evaluation of EPC contractor RFP deliverables, including detailed pricing, drawings, submittals, and material selections, to ensure compliance with project specifications and company standards.

- Help coordinate communication between internal engineering, development, procurement, finance and construction teams, as well as external stakeholders.

- Coordinate estimate review meetings, document discussions, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up coordination.

- Review and organizing technical documentation for permit applications, interconnection submittals, and project approvals.

- Responsible for project estimate tracking and reporting to ensure realistic budgets using updated equipment and contractor estimates.

- Analyze data from geotechnical, hydrology, and interconnection studies.

Energy Analysis

- Perform Energy Analysis for PV and BESS projects using PV SYST or other software as necessary to provide realistic energy production forecasts based on specific project design and environmental data.

- Create 8760 reports, degradation reports, and another reports from PV SYST.

- Work with Design Manager to obtain PVCase PVC layout file and incorporate into PV SYST.

- Analyze weather data and incorporate into PV SYST for realistic weather data source.

- Review and analyze Energy Analysis reports from multiple EPC’s or other sources to compare and evaluate inputs, losses, and results.

- Coordinate and lead Energy Analysis review and obtain all necessary inputs to provide to 3rd party Independent Engineer and review results.

Technical Focus

- Conduct detailed reviews to verify compliance with the EPC scope of work, permitting requirements, and utility interconnection standards.

- Help evaluate request for proposals, diagrams, and specifications between internal and external stakeholders.

- Gain familiarity with grid interconnection studies, communication protocols, and data management processes.

- Participate in field visits to gather site information and assist with engineering-related inspections or data collection.

- Participate in discussions and document reviews related to design, cost, and technical matters related to substations, BESS, and PV plant projects.

Required Education

- Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

- 1+ years of experience in engineering, estimating, energy analysis, or related roles within the renewable energy or power generation industry.

Other Skills

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Effective written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across teams and disciplines.

- Basic understanding of engineering design principles (civil or electrical).

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or power system analysis tools is a plus.

- Proficiency in PVSyst running Energy Analysis.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

- Basic understanding of grid interconnection processes, regulations, and technical requirements.

- Experience working with utilities, ISOs, permitting agencies, EPC contractors, engineering firms, etc. (is a plus).

Physical Requirements

The Renewable Energy Associate may be required to endure the following physical activities, environmental conditions, and physical demands:

- Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods,

- Moving about accomplishing tasks or moving from one worksite to another,

- Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions,

- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and

- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.