Sr. Engineer, Project Development M&A
Leeward Renewable Energy, LLCPhoenix, Arizona, United States • Houston, Texas, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Dallas, Texas, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE's ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 will help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. For more information, visit www.lreus.com.
Job Description
LRE is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We are seeking a Sr. Engineer, Project Development M&A to lead engineering and technical aspects of wind, solar, and energy storage utility-scale M&A projects. The role will provide engineering leadership to support M&A transactions and ensures thorough evaluation of M&A projects through engineering due diligence and preliminary design work.
Requirements
- 4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree
- 6+ years of relevant technical experience
- 5+ years development engineering experience in renewable energy industry
- Proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, PlantPredict, PVFarm, Openwind, and other automated layout/optimization tools
- Understanding of M&A, project development, cost estimating and permitting processes
- Knowledge of project commercial issues and project financial analysis
- Strong project management skills
- Proficient knowledge of engineering economics and optimization process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organized with the ability to simultaneously oversee multiple development projects
- Ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings and other common specifications
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship