Director or Manager - Project Engineering
Position Description
Origis is seeking a Director or Manager - Project Engineering who will be a dedicated resource, the technical lead, and main point of contact for all engineering and technical matters on our utility-scale solar and BESS projects nationwide, with a focus on the U.S. South-east region. This individual will lead and own all Project Engineering efforts at the pre-construction and construction project phases. These efforts will support the EPC Team during contracting, initiation of project financing, detailed engineering (30%/60%/90%/IFC), and commissioning engineering support. This role will be an individual contributor, reporting to the Senior Director of Project Engineering.
The Director Project Engineering is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Select, engage, coordinate, and lead all technical conversations with Owner Engineers (OE)
- Lead, manage, and guide (OE) throughout 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC designs and RFIs from EPC contractors.
- Manage and coordinate 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC design review with OEs / SMEs & Other internal reviewers ensuring evaluation of design risks/flaws, and Value Engineering (VE) opportunities impacting project design, energy yield, and project cost.
- Lead and coordinate all engineering/technical conversations meetings with EPC contractor & BESS supplier/integrator during the project execution phase.
- Familiarize with all technical exhibits/requirements/milestones in the LGIA, PPA ensuring EPC Team tracks milestone and deliverables.
- Inform and consult with the PMs to understand the commercial implications of technical changes to respective projects.
- Manage assembly of technical scope documents to support initiation of project financing.
- Provide technical support to Project Management and Finance teams during technical discussions with Independent Engineers (IE) throughout project financing.
- Provide engineering support during Projects commissioning.
- Support technical initiatives and adoption of technologies on projects.
- Contribute to refining and maintaining Origis design standards and technical specifications.
- Evaluate forward looking and innovative approaches for best in market design, technology, and cost/construction considerations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external Owner's Engineers and external engineering consultants.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7-10+ years' experience in utility scale PV and BESS design.
- PV and BESS constructability experience in multiple geographic regions
- Understanding of design optimization and maximizing values of utility scale solar and BESS projects.
- Knowledge of all PV technical disciplines (Electrical, Civil, Structural, SCADA, HV, etc.)
- Strong understanding of PV cost stack and how design considerations impact project LCOE throughout the project development and design process.
- Ability to effectively communicate between technical and commercial minded team members.
Key Attributes for Success
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
- Proven business acumen skills
- Team player, ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with all levels of management.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds at times.
Job Level TBD (based on level of experience of successful candidate)
Location Austin, TX or Miami, FL (preferred). (Remote/ hybrid location may be considered)
Travel Up to 20% travel required, as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.