Job Description

Role summary / purpose

An experienced Engineer IV is sought to support the development and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout Florida, including solar generation and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role will provide technical leadership and project engineering support from project initiation through construction and commissioning.

The Engineer IV will serve as a key technical resource, partnering with project managers, contractors, engineering consultants, and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are designed, constructed, and implemented safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards. This position requires frequent travel to project sites across the Carolinas and will involve a blend of field oversight and office-based engineering responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, construction drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor deliverables.
• Support project development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Serve as the technical liaison between engineering consultants, contractors, project managers, operations personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical issues impacting project execution, schedule, cost, or quality.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction activities, verify compliance with engineering requirements, and support project troubleshooting.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide technical recommendations to optimize project performance and reliability.
• Support project scope development, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and engineering estimates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, environmental regulations, and company engineering practices.
• Assist in reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), engineering change requests, and field modifications.
• Support commissioning activities and operational readiness reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company safety requirements.

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 6+ years of engineering experience supporting utility, energy, industrial, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting large capital projects through design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design review processes, and construction coordination.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Familiar with transmission interconnected renewable resources.
• Understanding of applicable NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030, CIP-002, and CIP-10) regulations.
• Familiar with specifications for major electrical equipment including large power transformers, LV/MV cables, LV/MV switchgear, protective relaying devices.
• Experience in power systems modeling using ETAP or SKM.
• Experience with design and construction of electrical power systems.
• Experience with development of AC and DC schematics for protective relaying systems.
• Knowledge of relay settings calculations for protective relays associated with Inverter Based Resources.
• Familiar with principles of project management in the utility industry.
• Understanding of industry standards including NESC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2800.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.

Employment details - type, location, hours

• Frequent travel throughout Carolinas is required.
• Preferred base location is Charlotte, NC. However, other Carolina locations may be considered.
• Expected onsite presence of approximately 3 days per week at active project locations.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.

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