Project Engineer

Company

Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy projects and proprietary asset management technology. We develop, build, own and operate battery energy storage projects in dense urban environments to bridge the gap between renewables and electricity consumption.

We are a dynamic, NYC-based company at the forefront of a new industry. We are seeking highly motivated and incredibly talented individuals who wish to contribute to our important mission.

About the Team

Orenda’s Project Execution Division is responsible for taking projects from early-stage development through safe, predictable construction delivery and into commercial readiness for operations. We own the operating system that make delivery repeatable at scale: decision-grade scopes, standardized readiness artifacts, cost and risk narratives, and disciplined handoffs into construction.

We partner cross-functionally with Development, Pre-construction, Procurement, and Finance to ensure project inputs are synchronized before mobilization and exceptions are explicit.

About the Role

The Project Engineer is the coordination and documentation backbone of Orenda's BESS construction projects. Working primarily from our Brooklyn office across a portfolio of active builds, you own the flow of information on the job: the submittal and RFI pipeline, the project logs and records, meeting minutes, and the scheduling of inspections. You keep information and coordination moving so the field never waits on the office.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you screen incoming submittals and RFIs, route each to the right reviewer, chase it to closure, and keep every log and archive current. You represent Orenda on site on an event-driven basis, going out to witness inspections and acceptance tests, capture as-built documentation and photos, and coordinate with AHJs and Con Edison. You work with the Construction Manager and Engineer of Record to drive fast resolution of technical and contractual issues and keep the work progressing.

This role offers a direct path into construction management and the chance to learn the fast-growing energy storage industry from the inside, ideal for someone who is organized, technically curious, and eager to grow their career. As you master Orenda's contracts, project controls, and BESS systems, you take on more responsibility. The position is office-based in Brooklyn with regular travel to active project sites across the NYC metro area.

What you'll do

• Own the submittal and RFI pipeline: Keep submittals and RFIs moving from the moment they land. Screen each for completeness and compliance, decide where it needs to go (Engineer of Record, Construction Manager, or other departments), and hold reviewers and contractors to deadlines to keep projects moving.
• Own the logs and registers: Maintain the single source of truth for project status. Keep the logs for submittals, RFIs, change orders, drawings and transmittals, equipment, and permits accurate and current.
• Own the project record: Keep the records and archives (AHJ correspondence, insurance, legal, contracts) organized and the document system current and authoritative.
• Drive inspections to completion: Line up and sequence AHJ inspections (FDNY, DOB, DEP, Con Edison) and required special inspections, and prepare the site and documentation so they clear on the first attempt.
• Be the Owner's representative on site: Oversee inspections and acceptance tests, witness and document the work. Represent Orenda with trades, AHJs, and Con Edison.
• Run the project cadence: Capture decisions and action items in the construction meeting minutes, and keep the project directory and participant matrix current.
• Be the Construction Manager's force multiplier: Surface issues early with the context to act on them, and take on more of the project as you grow into it.
• Champion safety: Reinforce Orenda's safety expectations on every site visit, call out hazards on the spot, and help drive every site toward zero recordable incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on construction experience.
• Background in construction project coordination, engineering, document control, or a comparable role, with the organization and drive to own a project's information flow.
• Strong organization and written-communication skills, with the discipline to own logs, trackers, and documentation.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications well enough to screen submittals and verify field conditions.
• Proficiency with, or fast aptitude for, construction project management software and modern productivity and AI tools.
• Willingness to travel to active NYC-area sites.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Exposure to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or broader renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NYC agencies (DOB, FDNY, DEP) and Con Edison processes.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward a PE license.
• Experience with submittal/RFI workflows in platforms such as Procore or Kahua.

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptionally organized and process-driven, able to keep several fast-moving projects and their documentation straight at once without dropping balls.
• Clear, prompt written communicator who produces concise minutes, transmittals, and status updates.
• Good judgment about what to handle directly versus what to route or escalate, and a habit of surfacing problems early.
• Professional and credible representing Orenda on site with trades, AHJs, and Con Edison.
• Eager to learn the contractual, commercial, and technical sides of the work.
• Positive, solutions-oriented, with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable reaching for modern software, data, and AI tools to work more efficiently, and quick to learn new ones.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-office position based at Orenda's headquarters in Brooklyn, NY. The role is office-based with regular travel to active project sites across the NYC metro area for inspections, witnessing, and field verification.

Compensation

Orenda Inc. offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent.

• Base Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position in New York City is $75,000-$200,000 per year. The final base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Bonus: In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.
• Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with 3% match
  • LifeTime Fitness corporate membership
  • Monthly commuter stipend
  • Learning and education stipend
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Orenda Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment—including hiring, promotion, compensation, or termination—on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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