Trail Ridge Power (TRP) is a private-equity-owned leader in decarbonization solutions, dedicated to partnering with national commercial and industrial real estate groups. As an integrator and asset owner, we take a holistic approach to achieve our customer's sustainability goals, including developing and funding renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, and other energy services. We specialize in creating comprehensive energy transition solutions by originating, designing, developing, financing, owning, and operating a diverse range of renewable energy assets. Our portfolio includes solar PV generation, battery storage, and other commercially viable technologies and solutions that meet our customer's net-zero-carbon objectives. At Trail Ridge Power, the future of renewables is not just rooftop solar but looking at generation and consumption as inherently interconnected.

We are seeking a Project Engineer reporting to the Director of Project Engineering to join our team. If you are an engineer with a passion for renewable energy and the desire to create something new, this could be the right opportunity for you!

This position is fully remote. Qualified applicants in the New York Metro Area or New Jersey are preferred. The company will consider remote applicants within the United States.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Contribute directly to design and engineering of renewable energy, and cleantech projects as well as managing third-party consulting engineers
•    Oversee contracted engineering firms as the “Owner’s engineer”
•    Enforce design and engineering equipment and construction standards
•    Collaborate with development and finance to assess potential projects’ feasibility and construction complexity
•    Oversee full project life cycle and work with engineering partners to develop preliminary engineering plans
•    Work with EPC’s and third-party engineers to develop final engineering plans to internal standards
•    Provide technical guidance and support on matters relating to solar technology, focusing on rooftop, ground-mounted fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems
•    Review project deliverables to ensure all local and national code, utility interconnection requirements, and client requests are met, along with SOW items per contract
•    Conduct, coordinate, and review energy production estimates using PVsyst and Helioscope
•    Travel for work up to 30% as needed and depending on home location

You Bring:
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; master’s degree preferred
•    At least 5+ years of energy system design experience with 3+ years designing C&I Rooftop Solar systems and small (1-10MW) ground-mount systems
•    Experience managing a large portfolio of projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
•    Experience with PV design tools including Helioscope, PVSyst, and AutoCAD
•    Proficient with Procore, project management, energy modeling, and MS Office programs
•    Experience with energy efficiency, CHP, fuel cells, or other carbon reduction technologies is preferred
•    A creative and entrepreneurial approach to solving energy/carbon use optimization problems
•    Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
•    Engineer in Training (EIT) in electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred

Benefits/ Perks:
•    Competitive pay with bonus eligibility
•    Vacation/Sick Time, Holidays, Comprehensive Health Benefits, 401k

Trail Ridge Power is an equal opportunity employer that believes broad perspectives, backgrounds and multidisciplinary approaches are fundamental to bringing new sustainability solutions to market. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.