Project Engineer - Level 3

Summary

Qcells USA provides utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system project development and engineering, procurement, and construction services. The Project Engineer - Level 3 executes and manages engineering activities for solar PV and BESS projects, coordinating deliverables, technical reviews, compliance, risk assessment, procurement, construction, permitting, interconnection, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for assigned utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring technical quality and compliance
• Own and manage engineering deliverables, schedules, and coordination across multiple projects
• Serve as the technical point of contact for internal teams (procurement, construction, and permitting) and external stakeholders (utilities, regulators, and contractors)
• Assist in interconnection applications, permitting documentation, and grid compliance reviews
• Ensure all project designs comply with industry standards (NEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, IEC) and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Support QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables to maintain design integrity and construction feasibility
• Contribute to risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate technical and execution risks
• Assist in vendor technical evaluations and ensure equipment specifications align with project requirements
• Work closely with utilities, permitting agencies, and third-party engineering firms to support project approvals
• Engage with EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers to ensure seamless execution
• Participate in RFP reviews, bid evaluations, and procurement decisions, providing engineering input on vendor selection
• Align engineering decisions with financial modeling, cost optimization, and project risk assessments
• Identify and mitigate engineering and operational risks associated with solar PV and BESS deployments
• Ensure compliance with interconnection agreements, permitting conditions, and PPA requirements
• Support commissioning teams in resolving technical issues during startup and performance testing
• Drive process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency and project execution
• Stay updated on new technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory updates
• Support research and development (R&D) initiatives to improve system design and operational performance

Skills

• • 4+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS project engineering
• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical preferred)
• • Proven experience in engineering execution, supporting multiple projects from development through commissioning
• • Experience with project execution, engineering workflows, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams
• • Familiarity with AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, SCADA systems, and power system modeling tools
• • Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical coordination skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• This position can be remote or located in Houston, TX and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time
• This position is expected to travel up to 30%
• • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• • Travel: up to 30% as needed
• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical preferred); Master's degree preferred
• • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • 4+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS project engineering
• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical preferred)
• • Proven experience in engineering execution, supporting multiple projects from development through commissioning
• • Experience with project execution, engineering workflows, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams
• • Familiarity with AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, SCADA systems, and power system modeling tools
• • Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical coordination skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• This position can be remote or located in Houston, TX and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time
• This position is expected to travel up to 30%
• • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• • Travel: up to 30% as needed

Nice to Haves

• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical preferred); Master's degree preferred
• • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Benefits

• This position can be remote or located in Houston, TX.
• An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.
• The full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits may be offered, dependent on the level and position offered.