Sr. Project Engineer

Clēnera, LLC • Boise, ID

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Project Engineer will provide advanced performance analysis, design expertise, technical due diligence support on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects during the development, design, construction, and operation phases. You will act as a technical lead for the rest of the Engineering team and partners with senior leadership across departments on critical tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, the electrical power industry, or related, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in photovoltaic and/or energy storage engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Subject matter expert in several specific types of equipment and understanding technical specs associated with advantages and risks of using a product.
• Expert in advanced energy modeling methodologies, adept at creating sophisticated models to accurately predict energy dynamics and enhance system efficiency.
• Ability to effectively lead engineering due diligence for financing and independent engineering partners.
• Comfortable leading various aspects of value engineering and doing initial investigation of pros and cons, and provide influence in the design decisions.
• Subject matter expert of test procedures and test results based on EPC Agreements.
• Proven ability to build, navigate, and manage complex interpersonal relationships and conflicts, fostering collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to independently anticipate, gather, and understand project requirements to effectively lead project engineering. Identify roadblocks and help identify resolution.
• Skilled in engineering project management, including coordinating multifaceted projects, allocating resources, and mitigating risks to achieve successful outcomes.
• Highly skilled in explaining complex details clearly, ensuring everyone on the team understands.
• Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend equipment and design specifications to external suppliers and internal Procurement partners based on technical design of the project.
• Create and review photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage production estimates using commercial software programs like PVsyst or in-house models. Provide review of 3rd party modeling and studies.
• Lead development of in-house models and provide guidance on evolving best practices for model assumptions and uncertainty assessment.
• Lead Independent Engineer (IE) due diligence including contract management, reviewing IE reports, IE energy assessments, and providing feedback as needed.
• Provide subject matter expertise in a variety of areas and shape department best practices for Owner Engineering review and approval. Collaborate with engineering team members.
• Serves as the expert on the Engineering team by maintaining current industry knowledge and effectively sharing with team and senior leadership.
• Provide technical review, input, and risk assessment, and lead technical negotiations for key contracts and agreements including Interconnection, Equipment Procurement, Power Purchase, EPC, and O&M.
• Provide guidance for, and review of, conceptual system design and site layouts for both PV and energy storage.
• Develop technical specifications for engineering design guidelines. Serve as SME in discussions with contractors. Make design alternative decisions based on value engineering analysis and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior