Energy Engineer (Entry-Level)
Renewable Careers
Chicago, ILFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Excel
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- $80K–$100K a year
- Skill demand
- Excel15%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
We are a clean energy company that develops, builds, owns, and operates renewable projects across the United States. Our portfolio includes utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS).
What You Will Do
Support engineering across our project pipeline, learning from experienced engineers while taking on responsibility from the start. Your work will include:
- Supporting engineering design and technical reviews for solar, wind, and BESS projects at every stage.
- Preparing energy production estimates, site evaluations, and technical due diligence.
- Assisting with interconnection applications and coordination with utilities, including PJM and MISO processes.
- Reviewing technical submittals from EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
- Supporting construction and commissioning, with travel to project sites across the Midwest.
- Analyzing performance data from our operating fleet and recommending improvements.
- Contributing to the tools, templates, and standards our engineering team uses.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering, or a related field.
- A 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, with the ability to make technical topics simple.
- Initiative and curiosity: take ownership, ask good questions, and learn quickly.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Internship, co-op, or project experience in energy is a plus but not required.
Qualifications
- Hybrid working from our Chicago office.
- A structured development path with mentorship from senior engineers.
- Hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle across three technologies.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO.
- Support for professional development, including PE licensure.
- The chance to grow with a company building and operating real clean energy assets.
Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience
Type: Full-time