Associate, Development Engineering

Copia Power•Phoenix, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Copia is seeking an Associate, Development Engineering who is passionate about renewable energy and eager to help bring clean energy and data center load solutions onto the U.S. power grid, joining a rapidly growing, people-first organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of large-scale clean energy assets, helping Copia Power maintain its position as a leader in the industry. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills, along with a collaborative mindset and a genuine enjoyment of working as part of a team. The Associate, Development Engineering will report directly to the Senior Manager, Engineering, working closely with Copia’s Development, EPC, asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
1-2 years of renewable energy experience required
Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office, CAD tools and PVsyst or equivalent energy modeling software
Ability to work out of the Washington, D.C, Dana Point, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT or Lake Oswego, OR office a minimum of 3 days a week.
Ability to travel up to 25%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge in engineering and renewable development.
Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution.
Basic understanding of civil, structural and electrical engineering design.
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to gather, organize, and draw conclusions from data.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Responsibilities

Support Copia Development Engineering by creating and managing preliminary designs and studies for all projects in the development stage.
Perform in-house preliminary designs 10% level using AutoCAD/Civil3D, PVcase layout generating software, and internal tools.
Develop energy resource assessment models.
Contribute to the development of energy assessment/production modeling and performance testing standards.
Manage on site solar resource assessment and deployment.
Work with project stakeholders to optimize projects for offtake, LCOE, IRR, etc. prior to EPC LNTP.
Coordinate best practices and design standards with Copia EPC team to ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical input to the Approved Vendor List process by reviewing engineering consultants, equipment vendors (including emerging technologies), engineers of record and EPC contractors.
Contribute to the development of all Development Engineering processes for more accurate and efficient evaluation of projects and completion of relevant tasks.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)
Company contribution to 401(k) plans
Annual bonus eligibility
Flexible work hours
Unlimited paid time off for a healthy work-life balance
Paid holidays to celebrate and recharge
Wellness and cell phone credits to support personal well-being
Life and AD&D insurance for peace of mind
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company