Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kelly Engineering is partnering with a leading renewable energy client to support a major utility-scale solar project. The Utility-Scale Solar Development Consultant will provide technical oversight during development and pre-construction, review engineering and geotechnical deliverables, coordinate with project stakeholders and vendors, and evaluate solar equipment and procurement options.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight during development and pre-construction for utility-scale solar projects
- Review geotechnical reports and engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements; identify risks and concerns
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of milestones
- Review and evaluate utility-scale solar equipment, including PV modules and inverter options, making recommendations based on technical and commercial considerations
- Assist with panel sourcing discussions, including evaluation of domestic and non-domestic suppliers
- Support vendor qualification and review processes, coordinating with equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- Review site layouts, design packages, and engineering documents to ensure consistency with project objectives
- Provide technical input for estimating, budgeting, and project planning activities
- Participate in virtual meetings and follow up with vendors and project partners to maintain project momentum
- Identify project risks, technical issues, and opportunities for improvement, communicating recommendations to the project team
Skills
- • 5–10+ years of experience supporting utility-scale solar projects
- • Strong understanding of utility-scale solar development, engineering, and EPC execution
- • Experience reviewing geotechnical reports and civil engineering documents
- • Knowledgeable in PV systems, module technologies, inverter selection, and racking systems
- • Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers
- • Familiarity with estimating, project coordination, and pre-construction activities
- • Excellent communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a remote environment
- • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline preferred
- • Previous experience representing an owner or developer during utility-scale solar project development
- • Experience evaluating major equipment vendors and supporting procurement decisions
- • Familiarity with domestic content requirements and utility-scale procurement strategies
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire
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