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) 

• Submittals 

• Change Orders 

• As-Built Drawings 

• 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. 

• Strong knowledge of: 

• • Construction drawings and specifications 

• • Permitting processes 

• • Utility interconnection requirements 

• • Project documentation 

• 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. 

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (On-site)
Type: Full-Time 

You’ll be the analytical engine behind sourcing, underwriting, and financing large commercial & industrial (C&I) solar and battery storage projects (no geographic restriction). Partnering with sales, delivery, and external capital providers (including mid-size pensions/OCIOs/insurance), you’ll build models, evaluate risk/return, shape capital stacks (equity/debt/transferable tax credits), and prepare crisp materials that move deals from screening to close. 

 

Job Responsibilities 

1) Underwriting & Valuation 

• Build and own project finance models (P&L/cash flow, DSCR, IRR/MoIC) at P50/P90 with sensitivities (capex/opex, degradation, price/basis, curtailment). 

• Size and optimize capital stacks: equity, construction/term debt, and IRA tax credit transferability (price, timing, indemnities). 

• Run market- and tariff-specific cases (e.g., ERCOT merchant/hedged, ISO participation, behind-the-meter savings). 

• Produce investment memos and one-page screeners with clear go/no-go criteria. 

 

2) Due Diligence & Execution Support 

• Coordinate technical, commercial, legal, and environmental DD; track open items and close conditions. 

• Evaluate contracts (LOIs, EPC, O&M, interconnection, leases/host agreements) for bankability and lender/LP requirements. 

• Create data rooms; manage version control; respond to investor/lender DDQs. 

 

3) Capital Markets & Investor Support 

• Build comparable deal comps and return benchmarks for pensions/OCIOs/insurance. 

• Prepare equity and credit-transfer packages: sources/uses, waterfall, returns by tranche, sensitivities. 

• Maintain a clean pipeline dashboard (stages, probabilities, critical path) and weekly forecast. 

 

4) Reporting & Process 

• Standardize model templates, diligence checklists, and close plans; document assumptions and exceptions. 

• Post-close: set KPI baselines (availability, capacity, RTE, yield) and handoff packs for asset management. 

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Model Accuracy: Variance of actuals vs. modeled base case at COD + 90 days. 

• Throughput: # of qualified deals advanced per quarter; average DD cycle time. 

• Capital Efficiency: Reduction in WACC via structure/credit transfer pricing. 

• Quality: Rework rate on models/memos; completeness of data rooms. 

• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from investment partners/lenders. 

 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• 3–6 years+ in project finance, investment banking, PE/infra, or energy finance (renewables preferred). 

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling (debt sculpting, tax equity/transfer, macros a plus); comfort with probability cases/sensitivities. 

• Familiarity with IRA incentives (ITC/PTC, transferability), debt LTV/DSCR norms, and EPC/O&M bankability. 

• Clear communicator; strong memo and deck creation (Slides/PowerPoint); CRM hygiene (HubSpot/Affinity/Salesforce). 

• Nice-to-have: Python for scenario runs, experience with ERCOT/merchant risk, and consultant/OCIO processes. 

Location: Honolulu,Hawaii
Type: Full-Time

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Integration Engineer to lead the integration, commissioning, optimization, and long-term performance management of advanced battery energy storage systems. This role serves as a technical authority across battery technologies, power conversion systems, energy management systems, controls integration, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with utility-scale and commercial energy storage projects and possess a deep understanding of battery behavior, system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and controls. This individual will support projects throughout the full lifecycle—from development and design review through commissioning and ongoing operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Battery System Performance & Optimization

• Evaluate, diagnose, and optimize lithium-ion and other battery technologies.
• Develop and implement battery balancing, conditioning, and performance recovery strategies.
• Analyze battery degradation trends and recommend operational improvements.
• Review Battery Management System (BMS) configurations and operating parameters.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of battery performance issues and system faults.

BESS Integration & Commissioning

• Integrate battery systems with leading Power Conversion System (PCS) platforms, including Sungrow, SMA, Sinexcel, EPC Power, DynaPower, and others.
• Configure communications between BMS, PCS, EMS, SCADA, and utility systems.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for commercial and utility-scale BESS projects.
• Develop commissioning procedures, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Validate system functionality, safety, and operational readiness.

Controls & Energy Management

• Support configuration and optimization of energy management and control strategies, including:
  • Peak shaving
  • Load shifting
  • Demand response
  • Frequency regulation
  • Solar-plus-storage optimization
  • Microgrid operation
• Troubleshoot interactions between EMS, SCADA, PCS, and utility control systems.
• Support development of control sequences and operating logic.

System Performance & Technical Support

• Monitor fleet performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Analyze operational and battery performance data.
• Develop corrective action plans for underperforming assets.
• Support warranty investigations and vendor technical discussions.
• Provide technical leadership during issue resolution and system improvements.

Project Development & Execution

• Review system designs, equipment specifications, and integration architectures.
• Support proposal development and technical due diligence efforts.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of direct experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to job sites as needed.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Battery Management Systems (BMS)
  • Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS)
  • SCADA systems
  • Utility interconnection requirements
• Experience balancing, conditioning, and troubleshooting lithium-ion battery systems.
• Experience integrating batteries with multiple inverter and PCS manufacturers.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, DNP3, SunSpec, and CANBus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale or commercial energy storage projects.
• Knowledge of UL 9540, UL 9540A, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Experience with solar-plus-storage systems.
• Familiarity with microgrid controls and distributed energy resource integration.
• Experience commissioning battery storage systems larger than 1 MW.
• NABCEP Energy Storage Certification or equivalent industry certification.
• Experience working across multiple battery, PCS, EMS, and SCADA platforms.

Compensation

• $120,000–$150,000 annually depending on experience, project scale expertise, and utility-scale BESS background, + performance incentive opportunity.
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance, 401K, FSA, and more.

Success in This Role

Success will be measured by:

• Successful commissioning and integration of BESS projects.
• High system availability and operational performance.
• Reduction of battery degradation and performance issues.
• Timely resolution of technical challenges.
• Optimization of energy throughput and system efficiency.
• Compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.