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UL Solutions · 3 weeks ago

Senior Project Engineer, Energy Storage Advisory

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Senior Project Engineer for their Energy Storage Advisory team. The role involves providing technical and commercial due-diligence support for various renewable energy projects, ensuring high-quality advisory reports for clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Responsibilities

Perform and lead technical due-diligence reviews for energy storage and solar + storage hybrid projects supporting financing, acquisition, and development activities
Review and interpret project contracts—including EPC, interconnection, PPA, O&M, and major supply agreements—to identify technical and commercial risks
Analyze and validate financial models, assessing CAPEX, OPEX, warranties, degradation, performance assumptions, and other key financial drivers
Evaluate project energy use cases, operating profiles, and dispatch strategies to ensure alignment with technical capabilities and market conditions
Compile and complete IE and TA reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to ensure clarity, quality, and consistency
Integrate multidisciplinary input (engineering, financial, and environmental) to ensure a coherent and technically sound final deliverable
Collaborate with Project Managers to align technical work with project scope, schedule, and budget, supporting on-time and on-budget delivery
Engage directly with clients, lenders, and developers, presenting technical results, responding to comments, and maintaining professional client relationships
Identify and communicate project risks and mitigation strategies, applying lessons learned and best practices
Support business development, including supporting proposal preparation and strategic client outreach
Represent UL Solutions externally at conferences and industry events, contributing to thought leadership within the renewables sector
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance to peers across disciplines to strengthen technical and commercial capabilities within the organization
Contribute to continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and methodologies for due-diligence and advisory services
Occasionally travel (< 10%) for conferences, client meetings, and project deliverables

Qualification

Renewable energy experienceTechnical advisory expertiseProject finance knowledgeContract review skillsFinancial model analysisMultidisciplinary teamworkCommercial acumenClient-facing experienceRegulatory knowledgeCommunicationMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy, energy storage, or related industries, preferably within a technical advisory, developer, or lender environment
Proven experience performing contract and financial-model reviews for energy infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of project finance concepts, risk assessment, and bankability considerations
Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how technical and contractual factors influence project economics
Proven client-facing delivery experience and comfort interacting with senior stakeholders
Ability and willingness to mentor junior staff and share expertise across the organization
Familiarity with market, policy, and regulatory trends influencing the North American energy storage sector

Benefits

Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
Retirement savings (401K)
Paid time off including vacation (15 days)
Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)
Sick time off (72 hours)

Company

UL Solutions

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UL Solutions is a safety science company that promotes safety science through research and investigation.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.25B
2025-12-03Post Ipo Secondary· $975M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Secondary· $980M

Leadership Team

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Jennifer Scanlon
President & CEO
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Scott. D'Angelo
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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