Job Description

EARLY STAGE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER / SR. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER  - RENEWABLE ENERGY

LOCATIONS: FULLY REMOTE OR NEW YORK, NY; HOUSTON, TX; SAN FRANCISCO, CA (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE)

A growing renewables venture focused on the development and execution of dynamic utility-scale renewable energy projects is in the process of expanding its Project Development & EPC team. The company has strong private equity backing and has made same notable accomplishments in a relatively short period of time showcasing a portfolio with 10+ projects totaling over 2GW.

This role will be HEAVILY FOCUSED on the early stage EPC / development process for utility scale renewable energy projects with a HUGE emphasis on the development of RFPs, project estimations, development permitting support, and the technology / equipment selection process.

They offer an innovative work culture and environment that encourages employees to work towards industry changing solutions within the utility-scale the Solar PV, Wind, and Energy Storage space.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering an EQUITY BASED BONUS scheme with payouts in the six figures to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits stipend, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Renewables Project Manager, Development Engineering / Sr. Project Development Engineer - develops capital cost estimates, feasibility assessments, and milestone schedules to support financial valuation models for the early stage development utility-scale renewables projects (solar, battery storage, solar + storage, energy storage..etc)
• The Renewables Project Manager, Development Engineering / Sr. Project Development Engineer - leads the RFP (request for proposal) process on major utility-scale renewables projects (solar, battery storage, solar + storage, energy storage..etc)
• The Renewables Project Manager, Development Engineering / Sr. Project Development Engineer - leads key early stage EPC project engineering and project management initiatives in the areas of permitting, regulatory approval, and real estate land acquisition activities
• The Renewables Project Manager, Development Engineering / Sr. Project Development Engineer - acts as a key EPC stakeholder and facilitator of the early stage estimation process for large scale utility-scale renewables projects (solar, battery storage, solar + storage, energy storage..etc)
• The Renewables Project Manager, Development Engineering / Sr. Project Development Engineer - is heavily focused on assessing EPC technology (solar, battery storage, solar + storage, energy storage..etc) and site layout options with respect to long-term utility-scale renewable project initiatives
• The Renewables Project Manager, Development Engineering / Sr. Project Development Engineer - is accountable for performance requirements to deliver maximum potential EPC project value while minimizing execution and operating risks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy experience working with IPPs / Developers / Owners
• MUST HAVE RECENT EXPERIENCE in project engineering, development (including site-layout, permitting, and/or regulatory approvals), transmission interconnection, procurement/contracting, and pre-construction management specifically in the utility-scale renewables industry
• Experience in early stage EPC / development phases of utility scale renewable energy projects including engineering design, construction, and feasibility studies with a HUGE emphasis on the RFP and PROJECT ESTIMATION PROCESS
• Well versed in high level technical project management initiatives such as contractor evaluation and selection, financials, schedules, estimates, contracts, constructability reviews, project phasing and earned value KPIs
• Working knowledge technical and commercial elements of the major equipment / technology supply, engineering, and pre-construction processes, specifically around battery performance specifications, and warranty negotiation + management
• Current or previous experience as a Project Manager (E&C), Project Engineer, or Project Development Engineer for large utility-scale renewable energy projects with a focus on solar, energy storage, and battery storage projects