Lead Engineer - Major Projects Group (Energy Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Lead Engineer (Energy Infrastructure): Leading early-stage engineering and site development for utility-scale renewable energy, gas generation, and BESS projects with an accent on conceptual engineering and permitting strategies. Focus on transforming early-stage concepts into buildable, permitted projects through multidisciplinary coordination and technical risk evaluation.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $121,680 - $176,436

Company

hirify.global is a leading construction company specializing in utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage infrastructure across the United States.

What you will do

• Lead early-stage engineering and site development for utility-scale renewable energy, gas generation, BESS, and data center power infrastructure.
• Develop conceptual engineering solutions, preliminary Bills of Material (BOMs), and technical recommendations.
• Manage permitting efforts by coordinating applications and compliance with federal, state, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Review owner specifications and third-party design packages to identify technical risks and constructability improvements.
• Coordinate technical submittals for utility interconnection, permitting, and power purchase agreement (PPA) activities.
• Mentor technical staff and promote engineering best practices, code compliance, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive engineering, leadership, or project development experience in utility-scale energy or industrial infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts across project development and execution.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (implied by US-specific benefits).
• EIT or FE certification is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with data center power infrastructure or utility-scale gas generation.
• Working knowledge of air quality, environmental, land use, and electrical permitting processes.
• Familiarity with FERC, NERC, and regional ISO/RTO requirements.
• Background in EPC project delivery or owner's engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• HSA and FSA options, plus Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement through Education Assistance.
• Employee and family-focused culture with emphasis on work-life balance.
• On-site gym facilities.