Senior Project Engineer

Hilb Group | HR Consulting•Cambridge, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Our client, Trail Ridge Power (TRP), is a private-equity-owned leader in decarbonization solutions, dedicated to partnering with national commercial and industrial real estate groups. As an integrator and asset owner, they take a holistic approach to achieve our customer's sustainability goals, including developing and funding renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, and other energy services. They specialize in creating comprehensive energy transition solutions by originating, designing, developing, financing, owning, and operating a diverse range of renewable energy assets. Their portfolio includes solar PV generation, battery storage, and other commercially viable technologies and solutions that meet our customer's net-zero-carbon objectives. The Role: Trail Ridge Power is seeking a Senior Project Engineer reporting to the Senior Director of Project Engineering to join their team. If you are an engineer with a passion for renewable energy and the desire to create something new, this could be the right opportunity for you! This position is fully remote. The company will consider remote applicants within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; master’s degree is preferred
7+ years of renewable energy experience with 5+ years in Rooftop Solar PV systems and small (1-10MW) ground-mount systems
A creative and entrepreneurial approach to solving energy/carbon use optimization problems
Experience managing a large portfolio of projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
Experience with PV design tools including Helioscope, PVSyst, and AutoCAD
Proficient with Procore, project management, energy modeling, and MS office tools
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with energy efficiency, CHP, fuel cells, or other carbon reduction technologies would be a plus, but not required
PE in electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred

Responsibilities

Manage internal engineering workflow and diligence for project acquisitions
Contribute to design and engineering of renewable energy and cleantech projects
Oversee full project life cycle, managing third party consulting engineers and working with engineering partners to develop preliminary and final engineering plans to internal standards
Oversee contracted engineering firms and partner EPC’s as the “Owner’s engineer”
Enforce design and engineering equipment and construction standards
Collaborate with development and finance to assess potential projects’ feasibility and construction complexity, and find innovative solutions to reduce project cost
Provide technical guidance and support on matters relating to solar technology, focusing on rooftop, ground-mounted fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems
Review project deliverables to ensure all local and national code, utility interconnection requirements, and client requests are met, along with SOW items per contract
Conduct, coordinate, and review energy production estimates using PVsyst and Helioscope
Travel for work up to 30% as needed and depending on base location