Description
About the Role:
Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.
We are looking for an Associate Project Engineer to join the Preconstruction Team within the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) department. This qualified individual would work under the guidance of a Preconstruction Manager to help evaluate the technical feasibility of project opportunities, advancing projects through the development process, and into execution.
Key Responsibilities
Assess energy storage technologies and site layout options to ensure alignment with technical requirements and long-term performance metrics
Support project design to maximize project value while minimizing construction and operational risks
Support analysis and present project technical risks and determination of de-risking solutions
Develop project capital and operational cost estimates and milestone schedules to be used in project financial valuation models
Support offtake, equipment procurement, as well as engineering and construction contracting activities to move projects towards NTP
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline required
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in technical roles or fields
Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or BESS with familiarity of industry-specific terminology strongly preferred
Knowledge of energy storage value proposition and/or technical fundamentals of energy storage projects
Basic experience with AutoCAD and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Experience reviewing engineering drawings and specifications
Experience supporting negotiations of technical elements of equipment supply, engineering, and construction agreements
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members who are geographically dispersed
Ability to evaluate risk and prioritize actions effectively under pressure or when faced with ambiguity
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative with a bias for action
Persuasive, clear, and concise writing and presentation skills
Ability and willingness to travel domestically approximately 10-20% of the time.
Compensation, Location, and Benefits
Highly competitivetotal compensationfrom one of North America’s leading energy storage developers,ownersand operators. Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s officesin San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, PalmBeachand Birmingham.
The expected salary range* for this position begins at $95,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.
Plus Power offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, work from home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth.
The deadline* for applying to this role is 3/6/2026.
