Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Type: Full-Time
About the Job
Adon is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support the development and execution of renewable energy infrastructure projects. This role is a cornerstone of our organization and critical to the successful delivery of solar, battery storage, and other distributed energy projects.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about renewable energy and sustainability. This individual will play a key role in managing projects throughout the full lifecycle—from site assessment and permitting through installation, commissioning, and project closeout—while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
What You’ll Be Doing
Project Development & Execution
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including site assessment, permitting, design coordination, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Develop, present, and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure alignment with project scope, cost, and timeline objectives.
- Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Track and report project progress through weekly and monthly status updates, budget forecasts, and schedule reviews.
- Manage project risks, schedule deviations, and scope changes while maintaining proper documentation and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, utilities, vendors, subcontractors, and local authorities.
- Coordinate project activities and milestone requirements among stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Resolve project issues and facilitate timely communication across all project participants.
Permitting, Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all permits, licenses, inspections, and regulatory requirements are obtained and completed in a timely manner.
- Manage project documentation, including:
- Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
- Project Close-Out Packages
- Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Commissioning & Project Closeout
- Lead or support commissioning activities to verify system performance, functionality, and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate project closeout activities and ensure successful project handoff to clients and operations teams.
Continuous Improvement
- Support ongoing process improvement initiatives by helping refine internal systems, templates, workflows, and project management practices.
- Contribute to the development of scalable processes that improve project execution efficiency across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline applicable.
- 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience in solar, battery energy storage, renewable energy, or related construction projects.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to job sites as needed.
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Utility interconnection requirements
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
- Familiarity with contract administration process.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Reliable personal vehicle for project-related travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing turnkey renewable energy projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
- Familiarity with Hawaii-specific permitting processes, building codes, and energy regulations.
- Experience coordinating with utilities, EPC contractors, and government agencies.
Compensation
- $90,000–$120,000 annually depending on experience and project scale expertise, + performance incentive opportunity.
- Health, Vision and Dental insurance, 401K, FSA, and more.
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by:
- Successful delivery of projects on schedule and within budget.
- Effective coordination of project stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Timely completion of permitting, construction, and commissioning milestones.
- Accurate project forecasting, reporting, and documentation management.
- Proactive identification and resolution of project risks and challenges.
- Continuous improvement of project execution processes and operational efficiency.
