Senior Solar & BESS Engineer

Who are we looking for and why work at Natural Power?

The Senior Solar & BESS Engineer serves as a key resource within the construction team, will assist in providing renewable energy project reviews and technical due diligence to support the advisory team. The role will contribute to the technical review of renewable energy projects and portfolios for investors, financing parties, developers, and project owners. Role may be hired as Project Engineer level or Senior Project Engineer level commensurate with candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the technical review of renewable energy projects for potential investors, developers, and project owners
• Lead and contribute to writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports
• Review project designs and generation technologies and studies for code compliance, industry standards, and project requirements
• Develop skills in a core area of expertise as well as cross-train in different technical fields such as technology reviews (wind/solar/storage), construction and equipment supply contracts, operating contracts, electrical engineering, civil engineering, permitting, and financial model reviews
• Conduct site visits for wind, solar, and energy storage projects across development, construction, and operational phases
• Responsible for the on-time, on-quality and on-budget delivery of tasks assigned to you
• When supporting projects not specifically assigned to you ensure appropriate feedback is provided to the project manager on project budgets upon completion of tasks
• Provide clear technical advice and communicate complex issues to clients
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both oral and written, vertically and across the organization
• Maintain and improve internal project databases and information
• This position may require up to 20% travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience and/or experience in a technical aspect of renewable energy project design or development with focus on solar and/or energy storage

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree and EIT certification preferred
• Experience in more than one renewable energy source
• Experience in consulting, due diligence, and independent engineering
• Experience with travel and project site visits

Compensation for this role typically ranges from $110,000 to $170,000 annually, with flexibility based on your experience, skills, and unique contributions.

General Responsibilities

Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is met by both them and by their colleagues.

Environmental: All employees are required to adhere to the Environmental Regulations and ensure best practice is met to protect the environment and to actively support the business to always protect the environment when working with clients, colleagues and contractors.

Quality: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals.

Flexibility: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment and an excellent benefits package, including Competitive 401k plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD and STD Insurance, HRA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave, 11 holidays (6 public and 5 floating) and Paid Time Off.

Our work & culture

We have been pioneers of positive renewable change at Natural Power for 25 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse international community of experts who are innovative, inclusive and supportive of your own personal development. We also provide the highest quality of expertise, innovation and client commitment globally. These are just some of the great things you can help to deliver as part of our team.

Diversity and Inclusion

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.

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