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Preconstruction Engineer
Signal EnergyBESS Preconstruction Engineer leading technical development for utility scale PV and BESS projects. Coordinating between engineering, estimating, and procurement for successful project awards.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop conceptual utility-scale PV & BESS system designs, including site layouts (/PVcase), single-line concepts, and ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes, and performance targets
- Review client dataroom, RFP requirements, and site constraints to create actionable design criteria, identifying key risks, assumptions, and optimization opportunities early in the pursuit phase
- Evaluate and iterate multiple design scenarios to optimize cost, schedule, energy yield, and constructability, balancing technical performance with commercial competitiveness
- Develop material takeoffs, equipment selections, and technical inputs to support accurate and competitive EPC estimates
- Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, electrical, procurement, and construction teams
- Engage with OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors to support technical evaluations and pricing
- Develop clear Basis of Design (BOD) documentation for handoff to detailed engineering
- Identify and clearly communicate design intent, tradeoffs, risks, opportunities, and value engineering recommendations to internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, codes, and best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline from an accredited university.
- 3+ years of experience in solar EPC, developer, or engineering firm
- 2+ years of direct experience in planning, design, and engineering of utility scale PV an/or BESS systems.
- Familiarity with interconnection, site constraints, and permitting considerations
- Understanding of construction methods and cost drivers in utility-scale solar
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical and financial drivers
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Preferably also have experience with SharePoint, PVcase, Pvsyst, and Procore.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Work on large-scale, industry-leading renewable energy projects
- Influence project strategy at the earliest stages
- Be part of a high-growth EPC organization shaping the energy transition
- Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture
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Hard Skills & Tools
utility-scale PV designBESS system designsite layout designmaterial takeoffsequipment selectiontechnical evaluationscost optimizationenergy yield optimizationconstructability assessmentvalue engineering
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationcommunicationcommercial awarenessrisk identificationdesign intent communicationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingoptimizationtechnical performance balancingassumption identification
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in Architecture