Manager Renewables Design

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas preferred.
• 7-10 years of work experience related to Renewables Design or related area required.

Required Skills:

• Able to lead and mentor a small team of engineers in a collaborative, team environment.
• Knowledgeable on applicable codes and industry standards including the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), Rural Utility Service (RUS) Bulletins & applicable IEEE & IEC Standards.
• Proficient with various software packages including AutoCAD, Mathcad, and other design tools.
• Working knowledge with design tools including PVcase, PVsyst, Aspen One-Liner, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, WinIGS, GroundMat desirable.
• Familiar with design of Inverter Based Resources (IBRs) applied in both small and large-scale Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designs.
• Familiar with design requirements associated with PV racking for both fixed and tracking installations.
• Able to facilitate the development of various system studies including short circuit, voltage drop, power flow (P&Q), insulation coordination, grounding, cable thermal derating, and other similar studies required for system interconnection.
• Familiar with various PV/BESS equipment, interconnection requirements, typical utility processes and studies.
• Able to develop collector systems, typically 34.5kV including underground cabling, separable connector interfaces, sectionalizing and arrester specifying and application.
• Development of design criteria, control objectives, and operator interfaces required.
• Candidate must possess a sound knowledge of power systems including integrations of IBRs into utility transmission systems as well as behind-the-meter applications of distributed resources.
• Basic understanding of basic networks, fiber and copper network cabling, transports, protocols, and cyber-security objectives desirable.
• Ability to grow and develop customer/client relationships through excellence in work, demonstrating successful execution of projects.
• Able to manage multiple projects within deadlines and established budgets.
• Candidate must be familiar with project management and scheduling tasks.
• Ability to use office administrative and collaboration software (MS Office, Teams, etc.) required.
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings will be required.