We are looking for a Renewable Energy focused Engineering Manager to join a growing consulting firm that are working with the top developers and IOU's across the country.
Projects
- Utility Scale Solar
- Battery Energy Storage System
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas is preferred.
- 7-10 years of experience in Renewable Design or a related field.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to guide a small team of engineers.
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes and industry standards, including NESC, NEC, RUS Bulletins, IEEE, and IEC standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Mathcad, and other design tools.
- Familiarity with design tools like PVcase, PVsyst, Aspen One-Liner, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, WinIGS, and GroundMat is desirable.
- Experience with Inverter Based Resources (IBRs) in PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
- Understanding of PV racking design for both fixed and tracking installations.
- Ability to conduct system studies such as short circuit, voltage drop, power flow, grounding, and cable thermal derating.
- Knowledge of PV/BESS equipment and interconnection processes, including utility requirements.
- Experience designing collector systems (typically 34.5kV) including underground cabling, separable connectors, and sectionalizing equipment.
- Capable of developing control objectives, operator interfaces, and design criteria.
- Strong knowledge of power systems and integration of IBRs into utility transmission systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and budgets.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and offices.
- Project management and scheduling experience.
- Proficiency in office software, including MS Office and Teams.
- Ability to work in a multi-office, multi-discipline team environment.
- Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and guide a team of Engineers, Designers, and Drafters in developing renewable project design packages.
- Mentor and support team members’ growth and development.
- Build and maintain client relationships based on work quality and success.
- Oversee the Renewables Design Team in creating design packages in line with client standards.
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) when necessary, sealing design drawings.
- Interact with internal teams and external vendors/clients regularly.
- Assist in developing proposals, scopes, estimates, schedules, and feasibility studies.
- Work collaboratively with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop project design packages.
- Lead the creation of renewable design drawings, including general arrangements, layouts, conduit plans, single-line diagrams, grounding details, BOMs, and lightning protection plans.
- Prepare bid documents and material specifications.
- Review vendor submissions and provide analysis and feedback.
- Generate reports as needed.
- Ensure timely completion of work to meet project milestones and deadlines.
- Mentor engineers within the group.
- Provide engineering expertise to solve design challenges and meet client requirements.
- Maintain continual interaction with internal teams and external vendors or clients
