Engineering Manager – Utility Scale Renewable Energy
$140k – $160k
My client is seeking a Construction Engineering Manager to provide essential engineering and technical support for large-scale renewable energy projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to mentor colleagues and shape the processes and best practices for managing the technical aspects of construction within a dynamic and entrepreneurial company. You’ll work with multiple technologies, including wind, solar, and battery storage.
Key responsibilities include:
– Collaborating with various internal teams (Engineering, Preconstruction, Procurement, Development, Construction, and Interconnection) to tackle challenges during project design and construction.
– Driving process development and documenting learnings to improve future projects.
– Engaging in a variety of renewable construction projects, ensuring they meet high-quality standards.
Pre-construction Phase Duties:
– Optimize project design by working with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance teams.
– Provide input on EPC contract negotiations.
– Incorporate construction lessons into future designs.
Construction Phase Duties:
– Support project managers on active wind and solar projects, ensuring technical challenges are addressed.
– Oversee root cause analysis with contractors and third-party engineers.
– Manage technical aspects of Project RFIs and compliance with the Interconnection Agreement.
– Assist in project management tasks related to technical and engineering items.
Communication and Representation:
– Attend weekly contractor meetings and internal update meetings.
– Coordinate with engineers to resolve technical challenges.
– Conduct site audits during key construction phases to ensure compliance with design specifications.
Technical Expertise:
– Oversee and approve engineering designs.
– Resolve design issues and ensure compliance with GIA requirements.
– Support SCADA system implementation and commissioning processes.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably electrical.
– 3+ years of experience as a design engineer or in an Owner’s Engineer consulting role for renewable projects.
– Proven experience managing multiple projects through the EPC process.
– Familiarity with SCADA implementation and mentoring junior team members is a plus.
– Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
– Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, document management systems, design and review software, and Google Earth.
Work Environment and Style:
– Ability to manage projects with high-quality standards in a collaborative, flat organizational structure.
– Capable of multi-tasking and setting clear targets in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Qualifications:
– Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 40% of the time within the U.S.
– OSHA 10 certification preferred.
– Authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation and Benefits:
– Attractive bonus potential
– Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and more
If you are passionate about renewable energy and have the technical expertise and leadership skills to manage high-quality construction projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.