Senior Sustainability Manager
- Location: London
- Salary: Market related
Job Title: Senior Sustainability Manager
Location: London
Spencer Ogden has partnered with a leading and renowned client in the hospitality industry, operating a portfolio of upscale hotels and resorts across the globe. They are committed to redefining luxury travel with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of our clients ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Sustainability Manager to join the team.
As a Senior Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our sustainability strategy. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading sustainability initiatives across our properties, fostering environmental responsibility, and ensuring the highest standards of social and environmental stewardship are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Sustainability Strategy: Develop, execute, and continuously refine the company's sustainability strategy, aligning it with global best practices and industry standards.
Environmental Performance: Monitor and improve environmental performance across all properties, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction.
Sustainability Education: Develop and deliver sustainability training programs for staff, raising awareness and building a culture of sustainability within the organization.
Sustainable Procurement: Collaborate with procurement teams to source sustainable products and materials, promoting eco-friendly practices throughout the supply chain.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant sustainability regulations and ensure compliance across all properties.
Sustainability Reporting: Prepare and publish sustainability reports to transparently communicate the company's sustainability achievements to stakeholders.
Community Engagement: Engage with local communities to build positive relationships, support local initiatives, and promote responsible tourism.
Partnerships: Identify and establish partnerships with relevant sustainability organizations and bodies.
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
If you are passionate about sustainability, possess strong leadership skills, and want to be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the world, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications, and any other relevant documents to:
bethany.christie@spencer-ogden.com
0141 212 4812
Job Title: Valuation Manager/Senior Manager, Structured FinanceJob Type: RemoteThe Opportunity:My client is looking for a leading player in the global development and management of renewable energy projects, working toward fostering a more sustainable future in the transition to low-carbon energy. Positioned for significant growth, they are seeking a motivated and analytical candidate to join our dynamic and high-performing team in the United States.What You’ll DoThe Structured Finance team is dedicated to supporting our finance and commercialization goals. They aim to achieve substantial growth by 2025, having successfully financed approximately 3.5 GW and raised significant funds since 2019. To further our objectives, they are looking for a candidate to support the Valuation Director in technical aspects of project finance modeling within the Structured Finance function.Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with the Valuation Director to enhance the master financial model, incorporating feedback from deal execution staff and adapting to new functionalities and market trends.Provide modeling support to deal teams during negotiations and execution of financial transactions.Audit complex financial models, interpret results, and conduct variance analysis.Support Business Development in pricing activities by utilizing the financial model and reviewing results.Deliver training to the team on various topics.Develop ad hoc analytical tools as required. Who We're Looking ForKnowledge Advanced Excel financial modeling skills, including VBA.Detailed technical understanding of renewable energy tax equity and debt financing structures.Advanced accounting and tax acumen.Outstanding analytical skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field. MBA or CFA is beneficial. Experience 4-6 years of renewable energy project finance experience, with direct work experience in financial modeling, tax equity, debt structuring, and accounting.Successful track record of executing tax equity and debt transactions from beginning to end. Why You'll Make a Great Member of the TeamPersonal Qualities High motivation, flexible can-do attitude, entrepreneurial "self-starter" mindset, and problem-solving capabilities.Enjoyment of modeling.Skills and desire to coach and mentor junior team members.Excellent communicator across all levels.Excellent business acumen.Highly responsive and quick worker.Extreme attention to detail.Team player.Strong interest in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and being part of a high-performing and collaborative team. Other perks: Medical, life, dental, and vision benefits for US team members.Immediate eligibility for a 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.Discretionary annual bonus and a "retention bank" for eligible team members.Observance of 11 holidays in the US.Accrual of 20 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually for US team members.Hybrid work environment for US team members.Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement and commuter benefit for US team members, along with one-time wellness and remote work allowances. My client is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About the job Construction Project Manager - Renewables***Please note all roles are within Europe - for this role you MUST already be living in Italy or have recent experience working in the Italian market with the ability to accommodate your own relocation*** The ideal candidate will oversee projects from bidding to execution. You will work alongside senior management and act as the point of contact for clients. This client is seeking someone independent and professionally able to make informed decisions with little direction. You will have autonomy to deliver a bespoke construction service to the client for the full life cycle of the project.You will be required to be based between two projects; Northern Italy.Southern Italy. Locations are revealed after a successful application for the role. Responsibilities Oversee all stages of project life cycleManage project budgetProvide timely status reports to stakeholdersAbility to develop/maintain a positive working relationship with clients, the public, subcontractors, and developersStrong business acumen in project planning and management Qualifications 5+ years of experienceSignificant exposure to sustainable projects, focused on wind and solar projectsExisting experience of working for an EPC or Developer in the Italian marketExtensive knowledge of Italian RenewablesStrong organisational and project management skillsIndustry knowledge of Renewables, EPC Management and Italian market.Detail-oriented and strong communication skillsA high degree of self-awareness and modesty, as well as enthusiasm for taking on novel or uncomfortable situationsIntellectual flexibility, curiosity, and innovation; your default assumption is problem-solvingAn entrepreneurial attitude that is adaptable, risk-taking, and awareUnderstands and promotes the "team" concept.Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills About You Must be comfortable with an autonomous roleMust be able to speak Italian and English.Must be willing to be flexible for the needs of the project and travel around Italy. For a full job description or If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out directly to Melika La’Rosa at Melika.LaRosa@spencer-ogden.com Closing date 30/01/2023 Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to contact everyone, If you have not heard from us within 3 business days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
**The Team**Our Energy & Process business is committed to addressing the evolving infrastructure demands in power generation, storage, transmission, and distribution. We focus on ensuring the secure and dependable supply of electricity. We are dedicated to investing in renewable energy sources to contribute to a more sustainable future. Join our team, and you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative energy solutions to our clients. **The Opportunity**In this position, you will have the chance to:- Serve as a technical specialist or assume a supervisory role in Substation Design.- Oversee engineering personnel on projects with medium to high levels of complexity, covering distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission voltage classes.- Develop electrical design deliverables, encompassing protection and control design (including protective relays) and/or physical design.- Actively engage in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings.- Interface directly with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.- Ensure quality assurance and quality control for projects and provide guidance to junior engineers. This is a HYBRID position. Candidates must be willing to commute to one of our U.S. Regional Offices. For any candidates outside of a 50 mile radius from a regional office, remote work will be available. Exceptions can be made for more Senior hires. **Key Responsibilities**- Offer guidance and direction on department design guidelines, standards, systems, relevant engineering codes, and company policies proactively.- Assist in the development, maintenance, and updates of engineering standards.- Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.- Independently apply knowledge and ensure compliance with the company's quality program.- Establish related processes and promote a culture that fosters quality.- Provide guidance and direction to others.- Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.- Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale projects.- Conduct complex research and provide recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.- Oversee the collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering tasks.- Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.- Manage allocated budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.- Develop and implement advanced engineering solutions for intricate problems.- Review lower-level engineering work or assignments.- Assume responsibility for leading production teams, coordinating multiple discipline activities, and serving as the responsible charge for projects.- Establish work plans for specific projects.- Actively coordinate with all internal and external team members on complex projects.- Typically responsible for defining project schedules for a single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.- Determine the identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.- Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns for moderately complex projects.- Concentrate on current client needs and situations.- May offer additional services to the client.- Typically provide support to business development or pursuit activities.- Serve as a technical specialist and possess the knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a specific practice area.- Typically support multiple projects dealing with highly complex technical challenges.- Actively promote knowledge management within the organization and provide mentoring.- As a subject matter expert, possess additional expertise in a technical area, participate in professional societies by presenting papers, engage on technical committees, and assist with code/standard authoring.- Be externally recognized in the industry as an expert, enhancing the company's brand.- Oversee performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions typically.- Manage engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.- Resolve resource conflicts and identify training needs. **Preferred Qualifications**- Substation Design experience - Physical and/or Protection & Controls- Professional Engineer (PE) License- Quality Assurance and Quality Control of substation design projects- Team/Project Lead Experience- Written Communications- Drive For Results- Priority Setting- Planning- Delegation- Directing Others- Conflict Management- Informing- Listening- Dealing with Ambiguity- Building Effective Teams- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline **Minimum Qualifications**- Bachelor's Degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.- Minimum of 10 years related work experience.- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. **Certifications**Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration **Work Environment/Physical Demands**- Typical office environment.- May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on scaffold **Competencies**- Collaborates- Communicates effectively- Courage- Directs work- Instills trust- Interpersonal savvy- Organizational savvy- Customer focus- Decision quality
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Senior Project Manager - Must be a specialist in delivering Turnkey HV Substation projects - 12 Month contract (3-4 years extendable) - Northeast based 2 days a week and WFH option- Occassional client/site visits Please email Alex.Bryant@spencer-ogden.com for the full job description...
Senior Project Manager, Energy Storage The client is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. They are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market and are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Their storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services, including renewable energy integration support. They have a 15+ GWh pipeline, including about 1.7 GWh of projects in operation, construction, or advanced development under contract with utilities and other power buyers. The client is independently owned and with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Their diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors.Culture:At the client, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. They have a fast-paced, high-performance, and team-oriented culture. The client values quality of life and flexibility for their employees and strives to help their team members achieve their career goals.Job Description:The client seeks motivated and energetic candidates to join their team as a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager to support the development and execution of several sequential utility-scale battery energy storage projects from late-stage development through commissioning. The Project Manager will report to the company’s Director of Construction.The Project Manager will work closely with the Project Developer during the development process and ensure a proper handoff to the project team during late-stage development. During project execution, the Project Manager will manage the project design, permitting, contractor and vendor selection and contracting, and all construction and commissioning activities culminating with turnover to Asset Management (Operations). The Project Manager will be ultimately responsible for the project schedule and budget. The Project Manager will collaborate with the project team, including the Project Engineer and Construction Manager during project execution.Key Responsibilities• Overall responsibility for the project schedule and budget.• Manage engineering consultants with support from the engineering team during project development, permitting, pre-construction, and construction.• Support project objectives by reviewing and approving project engineering proposals and design documents during pre-construction and construction.• Maintain an engineering issues log, RFI log, and submittal log during project execution and identifying project responsibilities and assigning personnel to tasks with definitive due dates.• Prepare and manage the overall project schedule through commissioning, COD and hand-off to asset management, tracking to major project milestones throughout and reporting weekly on schedule variances.• Prepare bid documents for contractor and subcontractor selection, including scopes of work and work schedules.• Support procurement of owner-supplied equipment and managing vendors through contracting, delivery, and installation of major equipment.• Facilitate and lead meetings with the project team, maintaining meeting minutes, and identifying project responsibilities and assigning personnel to tasks with definitive due dates.• Prepare project status reports on a weekly and monthly basis during project execution for internal management review and investor/board updates.• Ensure project design complies with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for securing all permits required for construction and operation of the project.• Prepare the initial project budget with the finance team. Ultimately responsible for the project budget during execution, including weekly and monthly updates on budget variances.• Maintain a risk register to identify and communicate key risks throughout project execution.• Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals during project execution. Maintain production logs for work put in place for future reference for project lessons learned, and schedule and budget forecasting.Quality Assurance:• Verify that project execution during construction agrees with all IFC design drawings.• Assist third-party/IE partners in confirming project performance by meeting with them during site visits and overseeing tests.• Document control, including management of all project contracts.
Spencer Ogden have partnered with a leading Sustainable Development Group in the field of Decentralised Energy, including District Heating, District Cooling, Renewables and Energy Storage.Our client has a significant number of projects across UK&I and globally within the Middle East and Europe.Our client specialises in the delivery of district heating and is looking to grow their team. As a Senior Energy Engineer you will have a particular focus on technical leadership and delivery. We are looking for someone with an excellent grasp of the UK energy market, and how buildings, estates, towns and cities can be decarbonized and how DH network can be designed and deployed at scale.Responsibilities: A good understanding of the UK energy marketKnowledge of the Heat NetworksKnowledge of renewables (PV etc) and low carbon heating technologiesKnowledge of energy storage, EV and Micro gridsKnowledge of building services, their design and operational requirements including controls and utilities and commissioning Requirements: Experience of delivering DH Design / Energy Option Studies / Energy Audits / Decarbonisation strategies/ Feasibility studies / Energy ProTrack record of project delivery from concept stage through to operation idealMEng / BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferredCEng status would be beneficial
Spencer Ogden is partnered with a global multi-energy provider in Houston seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Project Management team and their busy pipeline of utility scale solar projects! The Role: Responsible for the engineering interface within development, transmission, engineering, operations, and project/construction managementPlan and manage all technical aspects and decisions associated with design, technical adequacy, permitting, schedule, budgets and construction and start up support of assigned Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage projects.Define and manage the scope, design criteria, priority, schedule, quality and budget for all assigned engineering tasks required in support of development and project executionDefine and establish project technical requirements for EPC RFP’s scope of work and associated bid reviews, evaluations and recommendations consistent with project budget and delivery milestones.Analysis of engineering alternatives to ensure most cost-effective approach is followed while maintaining compliance with technical adequacy and safety standards.The position has a competitive base salary and bonus as well as hybrid work schedule with three days in the Houston office. Qualifications: Bachelors Electrical, or Civil Engineering.7+ years of experience within Renewable Energy Power Generation through different phases of project lifecycle.Knowledge of CAD Design & Electrical Systems.History of working with an EPCPrevious Utility Scale Renewable experiencePE License in TX is a plus
The Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical SME) will be responsible for the electrical engineering scope of solar PV and battery storage projects in late-stage development, construction and operation. Responsibilities include electrical design review, support of project engineers in terms of electrical engineering matters, create technical specifications for owner furnished equipment, standardization of electrical designs and scope of work, electrical test report review, field quality control and field punch list development. The Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical SME) will join a project execution team and serve as the primary resource to the project engineers for all electrical engineering matters of assigned projects and process improvement tasks. Excellent communication, task management and planning skills are needed, in addition to technical breadth. The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the design, engineering and analysis of PV and BESS projects ranging from 1 to 500 MW as well as an in-depth understanding of the architectures and components to build such systems. The position can be at one of this company's offices or remote, and may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices. Key Responsibilities Project Execution Provide electrical engineering support to project engineers Electrical engineering design review of PV and/or BESS projects Review of electrical test reports (MV/AC/DC cables, transformers, BOP equipment, etc.) and electrical system studies (Arc-Flash, Short Circuit, Load Flow, Grounding, Ampacity, etc.) Standardize common approach to electrical calculations and reviews Develop a checklist for project engineers to review design sets, specifications, test reports and studies Project Scope of Work and electrical design standards development Create and/or update technical specifications for the procurement of owner supplied equipment such as racking/inverter/BESS/PV module Support utility interconnection scope for DG projects (1MW - 20MW) in execution phase Seek and evaluate proposals for electrical engineering services Support the coordination of engineering consultants to develop project construction drawings and support material Review and comment on electrical design deliverables provided by consultants and contractors for the construction of projects Respond to contractor/consultant RFIs (electrical) Perform QA/QC field inspections and punch list development Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance Project Development Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review Equipment review and selection Engineering Procurement and Construction contract support Energy production and performance modeling for PV and energy storage systems Assessment of model accuracy including meteorological assessment and P-50/P-90 analysis Engineering Support Design optimization to maximize reliability, safety, and reduce cost Review recent technology and companies for inclusion on the Approved Vendor List Collaborate with Asset Management team to troubleshoot existing systems or develop repair and remediation plans Growth and Leadership Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality and high-performance projects Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices and safety Review the work of project engineers and provide constructive feedback for improvement, and mentorship Participate in growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities Skills and Qualifications Primary Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field 7+ years professional experience in solar PV system design, development, and construction 3+ years professional experience with energy storage systems design Proficiency in PV system design, including 1-line and 3-line diagram conventions, NEC conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnecting means requirements, equipment selection, grounding methodologies and arc flash analysis Experience with medium voltage and high voltage interconnection design Comfort with NEC code, as well as related codes such as NESC, IBC, NFPA 855 and NFPA 70E Ability to work in a team environment Proficient with MS Office Suite "Plus" Qualifications Graduate degree in Engineering PE license PMP Certification NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification Experience with PVSyst, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD and other advanced modeling tools Substation/HV design experience Spanish language skills OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification
Title: Senior Director of Construction Department: EPCSENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTIONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES · Lead the internal construction teams in the design and successful build out of solar PV solutions;· Continuously measure and improve operational excellence, adapt and replicate best industry practices across business units to create highly competitive EPC organization;· Be accountable to develop and successfully execute on cost reduction programs through optimi-zation of people, processes, and technologies;· Cooperation with Project Management and Engineering team to improve design efficiency in terms of cost reduction through value engineering and to resolve technical issues on site;· Working with Procurement team and process, while working closely with counterparts in other geographical regions to develop synergies and standardize components;· Work closely with the Project Control and Cost Management teams to successfully bid and win large scale ground mount PV power plants· Provide construction expertise and insight to accurately gauge project potential and highlight key risk areas;· Manage day-to-day operations through an effective action-oriented approach, provide executive level mentorship and leadership· to employees within the Construction team;· Provide weekly updates and summary reports of key issues and project status to top manage-ment in Korea;· Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assign-ment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position; and· Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Executive Management. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION · Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related field is preferred· Graduate degree in engineering or another related field is highly preferred· Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering or construction· Minimum of 12 years of experience in solar development· Extensive track record of successfully designing and building large scale solar power plants, and a demonstrated track record of delivering results· Detailed knowledge and understanding of all phases of the solar PV power plant development, including engineering, procurement, and construction and project management· Experience working with project developers and understanding of the RFP process· Have insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates· Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best prac-tices and trends in the industry· Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement· Understanding of solar module manufacturing and O&M experience is a plus· Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations, including significant experience man-aging numerous suppliers and contractors· Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization· Have both long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, strong desire to continuously improve and push limits· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills· Strong team player with high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times
This position will be under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager, on the Project Development Team. The Project Manager position is responsible for the management, or the assistance of managing, all phases of project planning to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. This position will be assigned to multiple transmission projects. In aggregate, these projects are typically less than $10M with a Low to Moderate level of complexity impacting only the facility or department level within the Company. The PM serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of The Company.This position is typically retained to manage multiple “White” or “Green I” projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of project management experience. Graduation from a two-year college or university. Working knowledge of project management principles. Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university. Utility Technical Certifications/Training; PMI (PMP or CAPM) Certification; CMII certificates; Professional Engineer License. Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls. Experience in utility industry. Knowledge in construction management. The Project Manager may have relationships with individuals in various organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management).
What You'll do The Senior Project Engineer shall be a critical role is the successful execution of projects, both PV and storage-integrated for the U.S business. Contributing to and supporting all areas of this company's Technical Team, focusing on projects in early development and pre-construction phases and including ad hoc support to projects in construction.Duties and Responsibilities- Establishing and managing technical requirements in contractual documents for Engineering, Project Management and Construction (EPC) engagements- Support the Construction team in EPC selection including contract negotiation- Assist the Project Management in the construction of a project in a timely manner by providing necessary engineering support- Complete design and submittal reviews and approvals as necessary for projects in development and construction- Manage Owner's Engineering as assigned as necessary for Construction team support- Conduct site visits as necessary to support Construction team progress and milestone verification with lending parties and 3rd party independent engineers- Support the engagement of Independent Engineering firms selected for 3rd party financing of projects for execution- Provide technical diligence support for Project Finance- Support the business with critical lessons learned to ensure project budgets and expected returns are aligned with current market expectations- Develop task management tools to prioritize incoming technical requests from internal teams and provide regular deliverable updates- Represent your specialty area at relevant development meetings and delivery meetings - Represent your specialty during relevant third-party stakeholder meetings and events as requiredWho we're looking forKnowledge- Codes and Regulations knowledge for solar project construction- Engineering experience in utility scale PV plants. - Project Financing Structures and Diligence Requirements- Knowledge of Industry main stakeholders (TAs, investors, EPCs, Third Parties lab...)- Knowledge of current PV technology on the market and trends of major components and supporting balance of systems- Ability to identify key information in project site technical documents- Knowledge in EPC cost estimation based on design methodologyQualifications - Bachelor's degree, ideally Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university required. Other relevant qualifications and supporting experience will be considered- CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, among others) experience required- Advanced knowledge of simulation software including PVsyst, PVsol, StorageVAT, among others- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to visit project sites and attend other key meetings as necessaryExperience - Experienced in a similar role with a minimum of 5 years- Extensive experience with PV utility-scale design for construction, including high voltage substations and energy storage components- Experience with civil design requirements for the development of PV utility-scale projects, including access, site drainage and other hydrology- Extensive experience in developing energy resource assessments and identifying key areas of improvement and optimization- Experience in solar PV utility-scale construction, including project management support and technical document reviewsWhy you'll make a great member of the team Personal qualities - Ability to work independently and engage additional resources as necessary- Ability to task manage and prioritize work based on required deliverables and due dates- Ability to organize workload and priorities to maximum effect for both yourself and the wider team- Self-starter able to work under limited direction / supervision- Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, and to keep a clear head under pressure - Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions - Set high standards of performance for yourself - Ability to pick up systems and processes quickly - Previous demonstrable experience where excellent attention to detail is critically important