Renewable Energy Engineer – Newark, NJ
The Renewable Energy Engineer (Entry-Level) supports engineering activities across solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects throughout their lifecycle. This role involves technical design support, data analysis, coordination with utilities, and on-site construction assistance, offering hands-on experience and mentorship within a growing clean energy company. The position is hybrid-based in Newark, NJ, providing a structured development path for engineers passionate about the clean energy transition.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Clean energy (renewable energy).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the role
Confidential Client is a long-term owner-operator of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and battery energy storage). The Newark engineering team is hiring an entry-level Renewable Energy Engineer to support projects across the full lifecycle — from feasibility and design through construction and operations.
What You’ll Do
- Support engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind and BESS projects at all stages
- Prepare energy production estimates, site evaluations and technical due diligence
- Assist with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities and PJM processes
- Review technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants and equipment vendors
- Support construction and commissioning activities, including travel to project sites across the Northeast
- Analyze performance data from the operating fleet and recommend improvement opportunities
- Contribute to engineering tools, templates and standards used across the team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental engineering or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the clean energy transition
- Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data and spreadsheets
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain technical topics simply
- Initiative, curiosity and a learning mindset — you take ownership and ask good questions
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Internship, co-op or project experience in energy is a plus (not required)
What We Offer
- $80,000 - $100,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid work model from the Newark, NJ office with regular project-site travel across the Northeast
- Structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers
- Hands-on exposure to full project lifecycle across solar, wind and BESS technologies
- Health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO
- Support for professional development, including preparation for PE licensure
- Opportunity to grow with a company that develops, builds and operates real clean energy assets
Location & Work Model
- Primary location: Newark, NJ (hybrid)
- Travel: periodic travel to project sites across the Northeast for construction, commissioning and site assessments
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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