Oversees design and cost engineering work across entire pipeline, spanning full development lifecycle.
Support project and site diligence, managing internal resourcing and external consultant strategy for engineering studies and drawing packages pre-EPC contracting in support of internal assessments, or LGIA or permitting processes.
Ability to manage and assess projects with different layers of uncertainty, with ability to drive process and tools to accurately assess land, layout and costing considerations with limited information.
Create engineering related project budgets and 3rd party scopes for Engineering studies (hydro, Geotech, etc), and for design work to support LGIA and permitting processes.
Identify issues and gaps in processes and analysis, work with key stakeholders to algin towards next steps and solutions
Effectively communicate deeply technical subject matter considerations, opportunities and risks to project teams, functional leads, and executives in a manner appropriate for audiences.
Develop and maintain in-house estimating tools across all technologies that are dynamic for automation and design and pricing iteration and automation
Understand cash flow considerations related to equipment and EPC contracting.
Ability to work and coordinate in highly cross-functional manner across key stakeholders (Development, Optimization Engineering, Storage Engineering, Procurement, EPC, and CM)
Ability to identify Value Engineering and project design derisking strategies across full development lifecycle.
Manage and maintain relationships and strategy for use of 3rd party consultants and EPC negotiations and contracting.
Ability to understand and maintain historical data to inform future pricing work
Understanding of key design codes and requirements
Delegate and oversee large team of diverse expertise, training and coaching them to drive value into portfolio of projects.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or direct experience at an engineering consultant or solar or BESS contractor
Knowledge of engineering studies, codes and requirements, and best practices for solar design and EPC construction
Highly cross-functional individual, with ability to manage project level details and align team to project and company goals.
Ability to assess and giving pricing and design guidance at varying levels of site diligence, with understanding of uncertainty.
Have working knowledge of commodity pricing, labor rates, and union rates
Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to consistently take the initiative to lead discussions around unresolved issues, ensuring clear direction and correct resolution.
Competency with process improvement, relationship building, written and verbal communication, and critical thinking.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks independently in an unstructured remote environment with limited direction.
Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity in all dealings inside and outside the organization.
Ability to professionally manage highly confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, and various other business applications.