Project Engineer
Who We Are
Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets. We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition.
About the Role
Supporting our Project Delivery team, the Project Engineer will provide technical support of wind, solar, and BESS projects during mid to late-stage development. You will collaborate with internal support roles and lead external consultants to ensure a successful project delivery.
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Develop technical specifications and project requirements that inform EPC scope of work, equipment selection, and operations and maintenance plans. Requirements will be based on industry standards, interconnection/utility requirements, permit requirements and any local codes/standards
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Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the Owner's Engineer (OE), EPCs, and equipment suppliers. The Project Engineer will serve as the primary technical liaison between these third parties and project team.
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Track technical changes, design status, and risks for each project. Update the Director of Project Delivery and project team of pertinent information, potential risks, financial or timeline changes.
- With support of third parties and suppliers, optimize project design, constructability reviews, and review of construction documents.
- Lead the review and approval process of all phases of project designs in the execution phase, including civil, structural, electrical, and SCADA design.
- Assist team with equipment procurement process and supplier selection
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Partner with the Development Engineering Manager to support any technical studies performed at early-stage projects and transition project ownership when project delivery stage gate is achieved.
- Support site visits with contractors and equipment suppliers; advise on site constructability, and civil engineering considerations
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Assist with technical due diligence for project financing
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to quickly address project challenges
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Priorities and responsibilities may change as the company matures and your skill sets expand.
About You
You have meaningful experience in the renewable energy industry with a strong understanding of technical fatal flaws, engineering layouts, site design, and optimization. You’re commercially minded and eager to collaborate cross-functionally to find creative solutions to technical challenges.
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At least 3 years of relevant experience within project development, construction, or design of renewable energy projects
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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Proven multi-tasker, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities in parallel, and delegate to external resources
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Ability to distill and disseminate key project information to multiple internal and external stakeholders across cross-functional teams
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Creative and commercially focused with examples of out-of-the-box solutions to “impossible” technical hurdles with proven successes
- Understanding of the IBC, ASCE, NEC, NESC, ASTM, relevant electrical codes and standards is preferred
- Strong understanding of multiple US Power Markets, direct experience in ERCOT preferred
- Technically proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other applicable software design packages
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Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
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Must have a valid current driver's license and be able to travel and perform field work.
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A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don’t match these qualifications 100%.
Benefits
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Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend
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Eligibility to enroll in 401k plan
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Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies
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Paid parental leave for all new parents
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Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts
Nova Clean Energy is Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to
[email protected] so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.
