Director of Engineering
- Location: California City
- Salary: Market related
This company develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. This company offers the full spectrum of PV solutions - from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
SUMMARY
The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the technical development, implementation, and engineering execution of various renewable projects within the EPC team (especially PV & BESS), and is responsible for both the management and development of overall engineering team.
This position reports to the VP of Engineering or another senior management personnel that the VP of Engineering may designate.
This position is open to fully remote candidates or candidates located in Irvine, CA. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. This position may be expected to travel at least 25%.
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Location: London (Hybrid WFH) Sector: Construction / Built Environment Description:Spencer Ogden has partnered with one of the largest construction consultancies in the UK. Specialising in a variety of sectors such as, education, healthcare, industrial, transport, retail and more. Their sustainability team are actively looking for an Associate Director level candidate to join their team. The role will involve a high degree of technical skills such as providing sustainable reports, handlining cash flow, managing buildings, managing resources, managing a team, keeping up to date with construction standards and and leasing with multiple engineering units. Furthermore, the role has been created to steer the organisations business and pipeline, where you will be crucial in deciding what projects the business will invest in for the foreseeable future. Responsibilities: Develop Net Zero Carbon strategies, building certification, health and well-being and otherConsult with a variety of engineering unitsStay up to date with latest policies and regulations in constructionDevelop organisations pipeline and business developmentBids authoring, cashflow forecasting and client managementMentor younger team membersWork alongside the Director of Sustainability in capturing new opportunitiesWrite technical reports Requirements: Highly technical background, preferably in engineering, or building-related degree; a building sustainability/energy related fieldPreferably five years experience working in a UK based construction consultancyUp to date with latest policy and regulations within the construction sectorClear experience in capturing new business for an organisation within the construction sectorStrong experience in handling cashflow & bidding for projectsClear experience in leading a teamClear understanding of building physics
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My client are currently looking for an experienced grid engineer to join their established team in Dublin. The client is one of Europe's most experienced wind energy developers and has successfully developed renewables projects with over 3,500MW of rated capacity to date. Specific Responsbilities: To work closely connected both with the project development teams in Ireland and Germany· Interacting with grid regulation authorities and grid operators in their role as project stakeholders.· Providing input for Pre-feasibility studies and technical risk assessment.· Developing and optimising grid connection solutions for wind, solar and energy storage projects.· Seeking alternative network access solutions based on grid studies, including technical, legal and commercial evaluations.· Representing the client on industry grid policy committees / working groups, applying learnings from these forums and providing regulatory advice to the strategic aims of the company in both jurisdictions.· Preparing grid applications and managing the grid application process.· Supporting project tendering and acquisition processes by creating technical documents and checking documents issued by others. To work closely connected both with the project execution teams in Dublin and Wiesbaden offices· Preparing requests for quotation for engineering, construction, procurement and testing of the electrical balance of plant for renewable and / or sustainable energy projects.· Creating, checking and or reviewing technical documents according to our company wide workflow procedure.· Preparing inspection and test plans and supervising construction work.· Controlling electrical project construction costs and project variations.· Carrying out tasks / projects assigned by the Electrical Department in Germany and other ad hoc projects as required by the Director of the Dublin office.
About Us Our client, formed in 2020, is focused on transforming energy markets by delivering sustainable and scalable low-carbon solutions to accelerate the net-zero future. Leveraging decades of midstream energy experience, our client's team is positioned to lead in the development and operation of clean hydrogen, clean ammonia, and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) projects. Through thoughtful planning and execution, our client is known for its performance, flexibility, transparency, and risk mitigation. Position Summary Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to play a crucial role in evaluating the financial and technical aspects of clean energy business opportunities. This individual will support our client's ongoing commercial efforts to grow through greenfield development and acquisitions.Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Financial Analyst will assist in identifying and pursuing new revenue opportunities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Essential Duties/Responsibilities Analyze technical and financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditionsAssist in creating and maintaining financial models to evaluate project economics, conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis, and perform economic evaluations to compare optionsMonitor and quantify project performance and conduct "look-back" analysesProvide due diligence assistance and financial modeling for infrastructure acquisitions and greenfield projectsAssist in the budgeting and forecasting processPrepare presentations for the board of directors and potential clientsCultivate and maintain strong business relationships with potential hydrogen, ammonia, and CCUS customer representatives to ensure market awareness and develop marketing opportunitiesAssist in the development of contracts, operating agreements, and other legal documentsStay informed on clean energy, green and renewable industry, political, and regulatory developments through researchCollaborate with other departments and service groups to develop project proposalsCoordinate with engineering to develop, populate, and issue project status reports and commercial reports Supervisory Duties Not applicable at this time.Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related fieldsMaster's degree in Finance, MBA, and/or CPA preferred but not required3+ years of professional experience in financial analysis, economic modeling, greenfield development, and/or acquisitions and divestituresStrategic thinker with knowledge of emerging energy markets and midstream infrastructure for potential use in emerging energy logisticsFamiliarity with US pipeline systems and storage in relation to implementation and development opportunitiesStrong understanding of oil and gas pricing, methodology, transportation, and logisticsExcellent analytical skills with the ability to process information from various sources, derive key insights, and develop well-structured communicationsSelf-motivated with a track record of successfully taking initiative, working independently, and collaborating effectively within a teamStrong sense of urgency and ability to work within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively manage competing demands while delivering excellent customer serviceSolid organizational skills with acute attention to detailStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills as an effective communicatorHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with relational databases such as MS Access, QuickBase, etc.
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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
My client is currently resourcing for a Principal HVDC Engineering Consultant. They are a global energy consultancy, powered by the expertise and experience of it's unique and diverse people. They unite to solve the energy industry's problems. Working collaboratively with their customers, rethinking how things are done to take on challenges, break down barriers, enable progress and deliver the energy transition. They bring energy, insight, and certainty, which when combined with their strategies, innovations, and knowledge, gives them the power to create change within the industry and really make a difference.TeamWithin the Renewables Team, my client is at the forefront of major international projects where they bring a unique, integrated perspective, specialist expertise and set of tools to advise and support offshore developers, governments, sector enablers and the wider supply chain on strategic, technical and commercial matters predominately in relation to offshore wind, interconnectors and subsea cable projects.RoleSitting within the Offshore Renewables Team, the Principal Consultant - HVDC Engineering will report to the Renewables Engineering Manager and will be accountable for the delivery of assigned HVDC engineering projects. You will be expected to provide technical expertise into ongoing projects, bids and proposals and to represent the company at client and stakeholder meetings as required.Primary Roles & Responsibilities Include Lead and provide HVDC engineering input into tenders and project deliverables.Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders such as TA's, SME's and other discipline Engineers.Support HVDC engineering deliverables such as early-stage feasibility studies, preparation of project specifications, design review and assurance, attend site for FAT's and pre commissioning and commissioning oversight.Provide HVDC technical guidance and advice to clients through project development, delivery and operations & maintenance. Requirements A Chartered Engineer with demonstrable HVDC engineering expertise and ideally experienced in the offshore sector and with a detailed understanding of engineering deliverables through project development, delivery and operations & maintenance.Be a recognised expert in industry with a detailed understanding of HVDC performance requirements, OEM equipment, installation and commissioning and associated UK National Grid and other European transmission standards.Ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation and to key stakeholders out with the organisation.An ability to interpret and manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst meeting programme requirements.Have an interest to actively develop external (client) and internal relationships and be prepared to take part in industry working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies. Base LocationAberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow or London
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and passionate Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the engineering support for our Distribution System Operations (DSO) department, contributing to the growth of this exciting engineering field. We are in search of candidates ready to take on influential roles within our team. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering.This is a hybrid-remote position, reporting to either our Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI office. Candidates must be residents of Iowa or Wisconsin.What You Will Do: Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to plan, implement, and support distribution grid programs, projects, and initiatives using various platforms, including: SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System)OMS (Outage Management System)DERMS (Distributed Energy Resources Management System)FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration)VVO/VVC (Volt-VAR Optimization and Volt-VAR Control) Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop recommendations for enhancing operating tools, situational awareness, and overall distribution system performance and reliability. Collaborate with field operations, engineering, IT, and transmission partners to provide long-term grid operations support, including electric and gas distribution system strategy, analysis, implementation, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems. Maintain the data necessary for ADMS, DERMS, and other power system platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rectify errors between systems and provide feedback on recurring issues for new project analysis and scoping. Develop an understanding of customer needs and expectations and propose solutions for moderately complex issues. Participate in identifying and solving problems within the assigned area of responsibility with guidance from a supervisor. Apply governmental and organizational engineering standards, interpret policies, and exercise discretion and judgment in resolving moderately complex problems. Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills necessary for developing recommendations that offer technically sound and cost-effective solutions to specific problems. Education Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in an engineering program accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission is required. A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree is preferred. Required Experience: 2+ years of related engineering experience.
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
Job DetailsDescription We've got the power to energize Your career and spark YOUR Work/Life Balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don't delay, plug in today for an inclusive meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc.Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on power generation. Multi-discipline projects in hydro, gas and fossil power generating facility experience is required. Duke, TVA, Exelon, Dominion or other power industry experience is desired. Desired experience includes low voltage and medium voltage power distribution, motor controls for both low voltage and medium voltage, interfacing industrial processes to DCS and/or PLC systems and the use of power distribution system modeling software (ETAP or similar). Need to be familiar with panel design, and 3D environment.Candidate needs to be a leader, capable of coordinating engineering and design efforts, working within a team, and comfortable being in front of peers and clients leading/conducting meetings. At times job duties will require coordinating with project managers, and client to develop proposal documents and estimates to facilitate bidding on work. Work will mostly center around modifications and upgrades in existing facilities. Experience in relay protection would be a plus.Travel RequiredYes. Occasional one or two day site visits.QualificationsSkillsRequiredElectrical EngineeringIntermediateBehaviorsRequiredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupLeader: Inspires teammates to follow themDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsRequiredGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEducationRequiredBachelors or better in Engineering.ExperienceRequired4-10 years: 4-10 years of progressive experienceLicenses & CertificationsPreferredProf Engineering (PE)
We're seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer for a Control Center role. You'll serve as an engineering liaison between DSO and Transmission Providers for switching events, contributing to grid integration. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering are preferred.This role includes a blend of remote and in-office work (Cedar Rapids, IA, 2 days/week). Candidates must reside in Iowa.Responsibilities: Work on structured assignments with supervision.Participate in Safe Start training for zero injuries philosophy.Identify and solve problems within your scope.Apply standard practices and procedures for limited-scope problem-solving.Understand technical and cost-effective aspects to develop solutions with budget, schedule, and scope.Make low-risk decisions based on technical knowledge with guidance.Learn about the business environment.Collaborate with union employees, contractors, and business unit customers.Develop relationships within the department, with customers, and peers.Demonstrate awareness of financials and departmental budgeting.Understand purchasing procedures and compliance (e.g., SOX).Communicate effectively with vendors, construction, operations, and internal stakeholders.Learn to document project activities and outcomes. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in accredited Engineering program.Preferred: Previous technical/professional experience, internship, or co-op in engineering.Covered by Department of Transportation drug/alcohol testing regulations. Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Proficiency in computer software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, project management).Comfortable in a diverse and inclusive environment.