Senior Project Engineer

Hilb Group is a leader in decarbonization solutions, partnering with commercial and industrial real estate groups nationwide. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to act as the technical owner across multiple renewable projects, focusing on continuous improvement, design support, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement of internal engineering workflows and diligence for project acquisitions
• Support design and engineering efforts across renewable energy and cleantech projects
• Manage third-party consulting engineers and collaborate with partners on preliminary and final engineering plans
• Serve as the Owner’s Engineer, managing EPCs and third-party engineering partners
• Uphold engineering, equipment, and construction standards
• Collaborate with Development and Finance teams to assess project feasibility, risk, and identify cost-saving innovations
• Provide technical expertise in solar technology, including rooftop, ground-mounted fixed-tilt, and single-axis tracker systems
• Review project deliverables for code compliance, utility interconnection requirements, and contract scope
• Perform and review energy production modeling using PVsyst and Helioscope
• Travel for work up to 30%, depending on project needs and home location

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
• 7+ years of renewable energy experience, including 5+ years with Rooftop Solar PV and small (1-10MW) ground-mount systems
• Strong analytical mindset and creative approach to energy/carbon optimization problems
• Experience managing a high-volume project portfolio with competing priorities
• Ability to make technical decisions and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Helioscope, PVSyst, AutoCAD, Procore, energy modeling, and MS Office
• Master's degree is preferred
• PE (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil)
• Experience with energy efficiency, CHP, fuel cells, or other carbon-reduction technologies