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Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company's Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to "Get Solar Done." For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.
As the Senior Manager of Project Engineering Department for a leading utility scale solar asset owner, you will be pivotal in overseeing and directing all aspects critical to Pre-Construction of utility scale Solar PV plants from mid-stage development through notice-to-proceed (NTP) and into execution. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of strategic and operational functions, ensuring the successful delivery and execution of projects from development to execution. You will lead a team of project engineers to effectively/efficiently complete the duties of the PE Department, including coordinating and managing the technical evaluation and diligence of PV Plants by leveraging both internal and external subject matter expert's development of the project's technical scope and optimization, performing due diligence on solar project requirements from a design and construction standpoint, coordinating with engineering and procurement teams, Development support, high-level scheduling, leading certain engineering activities, supporting construction cost estimating with assumptions and project-specific knowledge, briefing various levels of management on a project's progress, issues, and risk mitigation. The position will support Development and interface with the broader EPCm team, organization, and 3rd party consultants. The current multi-GW portfolio spans the entire US; some travel will be required. The Senior Manager of Project Engineering will report to the Vice President of Pre-Construction.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Project Engineering Department with the Pre-Construction function.
- Support and work closely with stakeholders to develop tools and processes to manage and streamline the workflow of the Project Engineering Department
- Maintain and foster strategic relationships with 3rd party engineering consultants providing Owner Engineering services.
- Develop and advance processes with internal groups, including Project Development Engineering, SME Engineering, Development, Project Delivery, Procurements, and contracts.
- Provide technical evaluation, due diligence, and support of solar and energy storage projects to the Development team during the development/pre-construction phase.
- Coordinate with the development team to understand the commercial, schedule, permitting, geotechnical, civil, electrical, and major equipment supplier specifications for preliminary engineering, project estimates and RFP's.
- Review preliminary design & construction-related documents for completeness and continuity with utility interconnect agreements, power purchase agreements, land lease agreements, and environmental permits, and ensure industry best practices.
- Manage preliminary engineering to support preconstruction development and contractor selection phase.
- Work with project stakeholders to review and approve components of the bid package, submittals, and decisions through the process.
- Ensure RFP bid package and data room quality.
- Evaluate and prepare EPC bid tab comparison consistent with company key commercial and technical criteria.
- Manage the turnover process from preconstruction to the project delivery/construction execution team
- Support Project Delivery team through execution, specifically conducting engineering design reviews (30/60/90/IFC) via internal SME Engineering Department and external Owner's Engineer, as well as supporting RFI's during construction and testing & commissioning.
Must-Haves
- Minimum 5+ years of utility-scale solar experience in Project Engineering, development, pre-construction, and/or construction
- Experience leading and managing a team.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting design documents associated with PV systems.
- Knowledge of basic engineering concepts associated with renewable energy facilities (geotechnical, civil, structural, electrical)
- Prior knowledge of PV devices, system design, technology, and its performance characteristics.
- Experienced working across multiple concurrent projects in various stages
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project timelines.
- Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks under demanding schedule constraints.
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Flexibility conducive to a fast-paced, growing company environment.
- Willing to travel and work non-standard hours when required.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Working Environment and Physical Demand
- May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.
- Travel up to 30% to the company office locations and occasional site visits
Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
