Renewable Energy Technical Lead

Role Overview

• Oversee a talented team of engineers and designers working on renewable projects across the country for the US Energy Practice
• Provide mentorship to other engineers within the US Energy Practice and other remote teams
• Lead improvements in project efficiencies by creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards/templates
• Provide input to management on project resourcing and staff forecasting needs
• Develop task and deliverable list with associated hours estimate and schedule to support business development activities as it relates to renewable and decentralized energy projects
• Support the department’s strategic resourcing initiatives and actively support recruiting efforts
• Lead by example in engineering execution functioning as technical lead and engineer of record on project
• Perform engineering calculations to support and direct construction deliverables (specifications, reports, drawings)
• Support projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Monitor your team’s project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
• Participating in and presenting engineering work at client meetings including those requiring occasional travel
• Work with Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets for engineering work activities
• Provide quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of the design work

Requirements

• BA/BS (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering preferred) from ABET accredited university
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience must include design and integration of utility-scale renewable and battery storage systems
• Current professional engineering license (PE)
• Minimum four (4) years of leadership/supervisory experience preferred
• 12+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Highly Proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel desired
• Experience with other software in the industry such as NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, Helioscope, Homer, ETAP, WindPRO
• Capable of system financial estimation (Capex, Opex), PPA recommendation and calculating ROI
• MV AC Collection System Design Experience
• Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells
• Proficient with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
• Deep knowledge of utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.)
• Interest in developing talented technical teams
• Able to lead engineering tasks with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
• Field construction and commissioning experience

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan