
Senior Electrical Engineer
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Idaho • United States
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About the role
- Evaluate, analyze, and recommend equipment and design specifications to external suppliers and internal Procurement partners based on technical design of the project.
- Review and support the creation of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage production estimates using commercial software programs like PVsyst or in-house models.
- Lead development of in-house models and provide guidance on evolving best practices for model assumptions uncertainty assessment.
- Lead Independent Engineer (IE) due diligence including contract management, reviewing IE reports, IE energy assessments, and providing feedback as needed.
- Provide SME expertise support on diligence logs and calls with IE and bank partners.
- Provide subject matter expertise in a variety of areas and shape department best practices for Owner Engineering review and approval.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 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
- Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
- Skills/Attributes:
- 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.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
- Hybrid Work Environment
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
photovoltaic engineeringenergy storage engineeringadvanced energy modeling methodologiestechnical specifications developmentrisk assessmentvalue engineering analysiscontract managementenergy dynamics predictionequipment procurementEPC agreements
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationinterpersonal relationship managementconflict resolutioneffective communicationproject managementproblem-solvingsubject matter expertiseorganizational excellenceinfluence in design decisions