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Clearway Energy Group

Senior Development Engineer, Solar/BESS

Summary: Join Clearway Energy Group as a Senior Development Engineer in San Francisco, CA, focusing on solar and energy storage projects. You'll lead preliminary design and technical scope development, managing resources to optimize plant designs and cost estimates. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive successful project proposals. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model, generous PTO, and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) with employer match.
Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group
San Francisco, California, United States   Hybrid   Full Time   USD 110k–148k yearly  UTC-08:00   501-1000   20 days ago

Clearway Energy Group

Company Overview

Clearway Energy Group

San Francisco, CA, United States

2017

Business Model

Renewable Energy

Development, operation, and management of renewable energy projects, including solar and wind energy.

Power purchase agreements, renewable energy credits, and energy sales.

Locations & Geography

United States, Canada, Mexico, and several projects in Latin America.

Company Culture

Their mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future through the development of renewable energy projects.

They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

They offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to support employee growth.

Activities & Projects

They are currently involved in several large-scale solar and wind projects across the United States.

They are implementing advanced technologies in energy storage and grid management.

They focus on sustainable practices in all their projects, including habitat preservation and community engagement.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings include roles in project management, engineering, and operations.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.

Contact Information

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Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Development Engineering, the Senior Development Engineer, Solar/BESS owns preliminary design and technical scope development for early-stage projects, managing internal and external personnel to provide well-optimized plant designs, cost estimates, and schedules based on limited information that will be integrated into project development, PPA bidding, and acquisition diligence processes.

Typical projects include utility-scale Solar and Energy Storage projects and standalone Energy Storage projects. The Senior Development Engineer will work closely with Clearway Energy’s internal departments including origination, development, 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.

This position can be based in our Scottsdale, San Francisco, or Houston office, or can work remotely.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Technical lead and primary design and engineering point of contact for the Origination, Business Development, and Development teams supporting new energy storage and utility-scale solar bidding opportunities.
  • Manage all resources internally or externally as necessary to prepare preliminary designs, performance estimates, cost estimates, schedules, and risks to be incorporated into binding and non-binding proposals.
  • Assess and thoroughly communicate and quantify preliminary site constraints, cost adders, and schedule risks.
  • Provide optimized equipment selection (modules, inverters, racking).
  • Manage and communicate key acquisition diligence requirements and costs on new opportunities.
  • Represent Clearway Energy in interviews, meetings, and negotiations with clients, project developers, suppliers, consultants, utilities, and regulatory authorities.
  • Support competitive RFP EPC contracting process with design basis development, scope creation, and bid analysis.
  • Attend and/or manage personnel who will attend site walks to gather preliminary site assessment information to be used in the early-stage design and scoping documentation.
  • Technical support and management of internal business development programs and initiatives.

What You'll Bring

  • B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or a related subject.
  • 5+ years of energy industry experience, including 2+ years of direct EPC experience completing the detailed design, permitting, and construction of solar and/or energy storage projects.
  • Understanding of project design and optimization tradeoffs and familiarity with the current market, equipment suppliers, contractors, typical technical specifications, and costs.
  • Experience and understanding of standalone battery storage project design, optimization, suppliers, specifications, and costs; including contracting approaches and ability to integrate with other co-developed or existing generator facilities such as solar or wind.
  • Experience with project financing and independent engineer requirements.
  • Understanding of energy estimates, losses, assumptions, and standards.
  • Experience with review and negotiation of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and technical exhibits for solar and/or energy storage facilities.
  • Experience managing consultants and contractors.
  • Working knowledge of relevant US and IEC equipment standards, codes, and construction practices.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to perform in a dynamic and collaborative working environment.
  • Proven ability to organize and prioritize work, and manage relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants, and contractors.
  • If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

  • M.S. degree and/or P.E. in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering desirable.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$110,000 - $148,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About the role

January 19, 2025

Full Time

Company

Clearway Energy Group

July 17, 2025

Hybrid

USD 110k–148k yearly

  •  San Francisco, California, United States

5+ years in the energy industry, including 2+ years in EPC

UTC-08:00

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