Solar Project Engineer

Job Title: Solar Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to support the design and construction of utility-scale solar farms. This role involves managing third-party engineering contractors who are responsible for developing comprehensive engineering design packages for solar projects. The position requires overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept definition to construction and final commissioning, in coordination with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party engineering contractors for solar project design packages.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate with environmental, procurement, transmission services, and project management teams.
• Apply value engineering principles to balance reliability, cost, and performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve business objectives.
• Manage schedules and budgets for large capital projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in engineering and project management on utility-scale solar projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in distributed generation (DG) or commercial solar.
• Knowledge of other power industry technologies such as wind, BESS, combined cycle, nuclear, hydrogen, substations, and transmission.
• Experience in aerospace, civil, or stormwater industries.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management strength.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm Beach, FL.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.