Project Engineer

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of the nation's largest and most diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 200 company, NRG creates value through best in class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses.

NRG Renewables invites applications from experienced solar engineers with project engineering experience to join our team. Typical projects include commercial rooftop, carport, and ground mount solar and utility scale PV projects, and an increasing number of hybrid-renewable generation project opportunities to integrate solar, wind or other clean energy sources with conventional diesel power systems, energy storage and demand management technologies. Successful candidate(s) with excellent technical judgment and solid contract management skills will own the engineering scope development through contract execution, construction support and project close out and commercial operation with NRG’s EPC partners. Project Engineers will work closely with NRG’s internal departments including: origination, development, project engineering, construction, procurement, project finance, and O&M as well as with EPC contractors, Independent Engineers, financing parties, and other consultants, contractors, and stakeholders as needed.

* Technical lead and primary design and engineering point of contact for the development and construction teams supporting awarded commercial, community solar, and utility scale solar projects * Manage all resources internally or externally as necessary to obtain or review final site due diligence required to finalize scope, project costs, schedule, energy output, and risks with an independent EPC contractor or developer * Review the engineering deliverables to ensure the final design meets contractual cost and performance requirements for our customers and financing partners * Develop, refine or evaluate energy input assessments and power output expectations. Perform or oversee analyses to optimize site layouts and equipment selection to maximize performance and minimize lifecycle costs. * Direct activities of designers, consultants and contractors, and manage meetings and conference calls to achieve efficient use of resources, meet deadlines for deliverables, minimize delays, avoid crises and resolve conflicts. * Write, edit and/or review technical scope of work documents, specifications, procedures, site reports, progress reports, feasibility studies, proposals, presentations, etc. Review and negotiate technical aspects of EPC contracts, interconnect agreements, etc. * Coordinate with Development team and external consultants to deliver energy resource predictions and production simulations, shading studies, electrical schematics, plant and equipment layouts, system cost estimates, EPC contracts, technical exhibits, ect. * Review, manage, and maintain contractor deliverables during construction to hit critical contractual contract and financing milestones * Support construction as a technical escalation point and owner’s representative to mitigate delays and maintain schedule and scope creep * Represent NRG Energy in interviews, meetings, negotiations with clients, project developers, suppliers, consultants, utilities and regulatory authorities * Contribute to NRG’s technology roadmap, software tools, engineering capability and project management processes. * Technical support and management of internal business development programs and initiatives

* B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or related subject - M.S. degree and/or P.E. desirable * Minimum 6+ years of solar industry experience, including direct EPC experience completing the detailed design, permitting, and construction of solar projects * Understanding of solar project design and optimization tradeoffs and familiarity with current solar market, equipment suppliers, contractors, typical technical specifications, and costs * Experience with solar project financing and independent engineer requirements * Understanding of solar energy estimates, losses, assumptions, and standards * Prior experience using PVSyst or other commercial solar, wind or building energy modeling programs is essential * Experience with review and negotiation of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and technical exhibits for solar facilities * Experience managing consultants and contractors, reviewing contracts, and technical exhibits * Working knowledge of relevant US and IEC equipment standards, codes and construction practices * Detail-oriented and self-motivated with ability to perform in a dynamic and collaborative working environment. * Proven ability to organize and prioritize work, manage relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants and contractors. * Excellent written and verbal communications, mathematical competence, creative design and problem solving skills * Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, and common dataroom services – PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and scheduling software proficiency desirable * Ability and willingness to travel (<20%) and occasionally to work overtime on short notice when necessary.