AECOM

Renewable Energy Lead

AECOM

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: HoustonArizonaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Oversee talented team of engineers and designers working on renewable projects across the country
  • Support department manager in advancing the culture of technical excellence and accountability
  • Supervise and lead a team of engineers and designers through their individual and team technical development for greater utility to the organization and overall career satisfaction
  • Provide mentorship to other engineers within the US Energy Practice and other remote teams
  • Lead improvements in project efficiencies by creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards/templates
  • Provide input to management on project resourcing and staff forecasting needs
  • Develop task and deliverable list with associated hours estimate and schedule to support business development activities as it relates to renewable and decentralized energy projects
  • Support the department’s strategic resourcing initiatives and actively support recruiting efforts
  • Lead by example in engineering execution functioning as technical lead and engineer of record on project
  • Perform engineering calculations to support and direct construction deliverables (specifications, reports, drawings)
  • Monitor team’s project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
  • Ensure that technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of the design work

Requirements

  • BA/BS (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering preferred) from ABET accredited university
  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience must include design and integration of utility-scale renewable and battery storage systems
  • Current professional engineering license (PE)
  • Minimum four (4) years of leadership/supervisory experience preferred
  • 12+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Highly Proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel desired
  • Experience with other software in the industry such as NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, Helioscope, Homer, ETAP, WindPRO
  • Capable of system financial estimation (Capex, Opex), PPA recommendation and calculating ROI
  • MV AC Collection System Design Experience
  • Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells
  • Proficient with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
  • Deep knowledge of utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.).
  • Interest in developing talented technical teams
  • Able to lead engineering tasks with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
  • Field construction and commissioning experience
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
  • paid time off
  • leaves of absences
  • voluntary benefits
  • perks
  • flexible work options
  • well-being resources
  • employee assistance program
  • business travel insurance
  • service recognition awards
  • retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering calculationsdesign and integration of utility-scale renewable systemsbattery storage systemssystem financial estimationCapex estimationOpex estimationPPA recommendationROI calculationMV AC Collection System Designfloating PV design
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcommunication skillsteam supervisionproject managementtechnical developmentstrategic resourcingaccountabilitycollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineeringprofessional engineering license (PE)