Job: Project Engineer Utility-Scale Solar
Location: Juno Beach, FL (Remote)
Duration/Term: Long Term Contract
Position Overview:
- VDart Group is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to support the design and construction of utility-scale solar farms. This role will manage third-party contractor teams, guiding projects from initial concept and design through construction and commissioning. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project management.
- The ideal candidate will have strong engineering expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and proven experience balancing reliability, cost, and performance in complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage third-party contractors in developing engineering designs for solar projects.
- Oversee project engineering activities from concept definition through construction and commissioning.
- Coordinate with diverse stakeholders across environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project management.
- Apply value engineering principles to optimize reliability, cost, and performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering disciplines (electrical, structural, civil, materials).
- Track project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written communications to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in engineering and project management (exceptions may be made for highly relevant experience under 5 years).
- Preferred experience in utility-scale solar engineering and project management.
- Experience in DG/commercial solar or other power industry sectors (wind, BESS, combined cycle, nuclear, hydrogen, substation, transmission) also considered.
- Strong candidates with relevant experience outside the power industry (aerospace, civil/stormwater, etc.) will also be considered.
- Demonstrated communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to manage major capital project schedules and budgets successfully.
- Experience mobilizing and leading engineering teams to meet business objectives.
Work Arrangement:
- Remote work allowed; preference for candidates in or near Florida.
- Periodic travel to the Juno Beach office is required, with more frequent visits during the first 3 6 months.
Key Skills : Utility-scale solar project engineering, Contractor & vendor management, Project scheduling & budgeting, Value engineering & cost optimization, Electrical, structural, and civil engineering, Construction & commissioning oversight
VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving clients including Fortune 500 companies across 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals, we deliver innovation and results across industries. Committed to People, Purpose, and Planet, we are recognized for our sustainable practices through our EcoVadis Bronze Medal and UN Global Compact membership.