Preconstruction Engineer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Signal Energy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2005

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Energy • B2B

Signal Energy is a leading design/build engineering and construction contractor specializing in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The company provides full EPC and Balance-of-Plant (BOP) services for wind, solar, energy storage, and high-voltage infrastructure, handling planning, pre-construction, design and execution globally. Signal Energy emphasizes safety, creative problem-solving, and long-term stewardship, and operates offices in Houston, TX and Chattanooga, TN.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop conceptual utility-scale PV & BESS system designs, including site layouts (/PVcase), single-line concepts, and ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes, and performance targets • Review client dataroom, RFP requirements, and site constraints to create actionable design criteria, identifying key risks, assumptions, and optimization opportunities early in the pursuit phase • Evaluate and iterate multiple design scenarios to optimize cost, schedule, energy yield, and constructability, balancing technical performance with commercial competitiveness • Develop material takeoffs, equipment selections, and technical inputs to support accurate and competitive EPC estimates • Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, electrical, procurement, and construction teams • Engage with OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors to support technical evaluations and pricing • Develop clear Basis of Design (BOD) documentation for handoff to detailed engineering • Identify and clearly communicate design intent, tradeoffs, risks, opportunities, and value engineering recommendations to internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, codes, and best practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related discipline from an accredited university. • 3+ years of experience in solar EPC, developer, or engineering firm • 2+ years of direct experience in planning, design, and engineering of utility scale PV an/or BESS systems. • Familiarity with interconnection, site constraints, and permitting considerations • Understanding of construction methods and cost drivers in utility-scale solar • Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical and financial drivers • Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Preferably also have experience with SharePoint, PVcase, Pvsyst, and Procore.

🏖️ Benefits

• Work on large-scale, industry-leading renewable energy projects • Influence project strategy at the earliest stages • Be part of a high-growth EPC organization shaping the energy transition • Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture