Director Project Engineering - Solar, Ev Charging, Energy Mgmnt.

Our client located in San Diego is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. They deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.
The Director of Project Engineeringis responsible formanaging all Project Engineering support to the North American Development and Implementation Teams.The position includes oversight of the design of structures, roads, foundations, interconnection, substations, collector systems, SCADA, and other project site facilities, as well as any other engineering related activities.
Responsibilities
TeamManagement,Operational Performance,and Strategy

• Direct, manage, and mentor theteam. Prioritizetasks to align with business needs. Provide oversight fortheday-to-dayactivities of the team and provideguidanceand strategic direction.
• Ensure theteamfunctions within the team developedgoals,initiatives,objectives, priorities, continuous improvement plans, andalign with broader objectives.
• Responsible to evaluate and define the proper tools,proceduresand processes to ensure maximum accuracy and efficiency. Ensurecode compliance and industry best practices within designs.
• Interface with technical and engineering teams globally.
• Leads a team of Project Engineering Managers (PEMs) responsible for:

• Coordinating engineering for development projects, including but not limitedto:preliminary engineering studies (hydro, topo,geotech, interconnection etc.), preliminary engineering design, coordination with SEG/RAG, coordination with Utility, ISO, and off-taker on engineering deliverables, etc.
• Coordinating engineering for projects in implementation, including but not limitedto:providing10% design, managing project design cycle (30%, 60%, IFP and IFC designs), and supporting Construction Manager, once projects are in construction stage.

• Leads team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) responsible for:

• Maintaining Project Engineering specifications (roads, structures, foundations, collector, power system studies, substation T-line, etc.)
• Serving as Owner’s Engineer in electrical, civil, structural, SCADA and process engineering; reviewing 30%, 60%, IFP and IFC designs, answering engineering RFIs, reviewing engineering submittals and transmittals. Following through SCADA point-to- point testing until project handover to AO.
• Qualifying transformer (main power andpadmounttransformers) and cable suppliers, performing factory audits, transformer and cable design reviews andwitnessingFATs. Supporting procurement efforts.
• Leading or supporting qualification and procurement of other major components including trackers, inverters, WTGs, PV modules and BESS.

Technical Support

• Engagesexternal consultants/ industry expertswhen specific skills (not available within the department) are needed or during increased workloads.
• Coordinate successful collaboration with other teams including SSEG, Construction andpreconstruction, Procurement, Project Management, Product Development, PRE, etc.
• Support the EPC RFP process.
• Supports Chief Engineer in reducing technical risk and achieving plannedobjectivescritical to the company, cross-functional process improvement and formal technical reviews and approval for high-risk engineering projects/products.
• Providetechnicalexpertise, solutions to problems, and recommendations for projects.
• Seek opportunities to improve the total cost of ownership for power plants through design, equipment, standards, methods, and/or operations.

Other duties asassigned
SupervisionofOthers: 10 Direct Reports
Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• BachelorofScienceDegreein Electricalengineering. MastersDegreepreferred.
• Minimum10yearsofrelevantindustryexperiencewithminimumof7yearsinlargescalerenewableenergyprojects.

• ExperiencewithWind,PVandBESSgridscaleprojects.ExperiencewithHydrogenprojectsisaplus.
• Successfultrackrecordinmanagingseveralprojectsfromimplementation,throughoutconstructionuntilCOD.
• Requires diversified knowledge of relevant codes(e.g.IEEE, UL, NFPA, IEC), standards and engineering principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel and MS Project

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and management skills.
• Mustpossessthe desire and capability to constantly learn and digest advanced concepts in engineering, programming, and mathematics, beable to work well with cross-functional teams,a strong desirefor problem solving and deriving engineering solutions independently,have proven organizational skills with the ability to handle and lead multiple concurrent projects, track progress, andprovideupdatesas necessary.

• Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Successfully work with contractors, vendors, and consultants.

Working Conditions:
Approximately 80% of time is spent in the office environment,utilizingcomputers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. Approximately 20% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors’ and/or sites inadditionto attending various conferences and meetings.
The Offer:

• 170-220k baseSalary
• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program up to 25%
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package: provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

they are also proud to offer:

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

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