Cost Control 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 startup 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 late-stage development through commercial readiness and into safe, predictable construction delivery. We own the operating system that makes 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, Construction, Procurement, and Finance to ensure project inputs are synchronized before mobilization and exceptions are explicit.

Orenda’s Project Execution Division is responsible for designing, permitting, procuring equipment, and constructing distributed energy resources. We thoughtfully develop processes and manage third parties to bring these projects to life.

Orenda’s preconstruction function is responsible for turning early project concepts into contract-ready execution plans by defining scope, validating feasibility, and building defensible budgets.

We are seeking a Cost Control Engineer (Governance) to embed a true “owner’s check” inside the preconstruction team. This role owns the cost governance truth system used to keep budgets and scope assumptions consistent, traceable, and defensible as projects advance from concept into contract-ready execution. This role does not run procurement or contract execution. It owns the project budget baseline and the structured change-control mechanism as scopes and assumptions evolve. It makes sure the cost model and supporting assumptions are clear, consistent, and easy to audit. When inputs are missing or uncertain, the role flags what is unknown and what is needed to close the gap.

This role partners tightly with pre-construction, procurement, development/engineering, construction, and finance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BONUS)

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring work from our headquarters (Brooklyn, NY) five days a week, with periodic travel to project sites and vendor/factory visits as needed.

WHY JOIN ORENDA?

You’ll join a mission-driven culture that values ownership, accountability, continuous learning, high performance, and genuine collaboration. We work hard, move quickly, and enjoy doing it together.

In addition to the chance to do important work with a great team, Orenda offers

a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent

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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