Project Development Engineer
OPEN POSITION
Location
La Jolla, CA / Remote
Employment
Full-time
We invest in people with the shared ambition to create a green and sustainable future for generations to come. At IOWN we are up for big challenges and finding innovative solutions for the green energy future. Interested? Join our team!
Job description
IOWN Renewable Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Development Engineer to join our team. This is an opportunity to provide technical expertise to IOWN and IOWN clients by managing all technical requirements and issues of wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects. The Project Development Engineer will report directly to the Head of Development.
About the Position
You will manage multiple priorities and support the development of several projects by leading technical proposal requirements, work with the development team on site feasibility analysis, design and layout, provide support on permitting efforts, including drawings, and coordinate with civil engineering on survey, geotechnical investigation and foundation design of wind, solar and energy storage assets.
You will proactively maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies including pricing and prevailing commercial information (delivery, major terms, etc.). You will also analyze and advise on interconnection and transmission requirements, risks and opportunities for new projects. You will support the preparation of interconnection applications and provide technical reviews of interconnection studies.
You will participate in the negotiation of technical and commercial contracts (EPC/BOP, O&M, Equipment Supply Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, Consulting Services Agreements, Offtake Agreements) and maintain and establish relationships with external engineering companies.
About Us
IOWN Renewable Energy Inc. is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is strongly targeted toward expertly developing utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV and Energy Storage) in all stages of the development life cycle. We strive to be the front-runner in the development, engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and selling of top-tier renewable energy assets, and to achieve this, we place high value on building a cohesive team that is aligned with supporting our company goals.
IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012 and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.
We take great care in our consideration of every new hire, as each member of the team is an integral part in contributing to our success, and our company goal of being known for having highly skilled and professional employees.
Application and Hiring Process
We kindly ask you to apply through LinkedIn. To apply, visit here.
Our application process is designed to offer the greatest opportunities for developing our team. To do so, we ask all candidates to complete a behavioral assessment. To complete the assessment click here.
Upon submission of your resume or CV and the behavioral assessment, your application package will be considered complete and ready for our review. Additional assessments might be required during the interview process.
After a candidate is selected, employment will be made contingent on the satisfactory completion of required background and reference checks.
IOWN won the Best Energy Workplaces Award 2021, based on our proven efforts in providing health and wellness programs, professional development programs, family-friendly policies, flexible work options, diversity, and community engagement.
IOWN is an 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. For an industry that is one of the least gender-diverse sectors, IOWN is doing its best to close the gender gap. Fifty percent of IOWN employees identify as females, and despite the small size of 15 employees, IOWN represents over five different nationalities amongst its team.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant study.
- 5 years’ of power engineering experience in the renewable energy industry required. 2 years in energy storage experience preferred.
- Integration experience in CAISO is preferred; experience in other RTOs is also beneficial.
- Professional Engineer license is preferred.
- Proficiency with wind, solar PV and BESS technologies.
- Excellent computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs.
- Knowledge of other software such as AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat Tableau is preferred.
- Experience with power system software analysis: PSS/E, PSLF PSCAD, ETAP, etc. is a plus.
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
- Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
- Ownership of workflows to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Excellent communication skills and team-building aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple priorities and support the development of several projects by leading technical proposal requirements
- Provide technical expertise by managing all technical requirements and issues of wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects.
- Work with the development team on site feasibility analysis, design and layout.
- Provide support on permitting efforts, including drawings.
- Coordinate with civil engineering on survey, geotechnical investigation and foundation design of wind, solar and energy storage assets.
- Proactively maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies including pricing and prevailing commercial information (delivery, major terms, etc.).
- Analyze and advise on interconnection and transmission requirements, risks and opportunities for new projects.
- Support the preparation of interconnection applications and provide technical reviews of interconnection studies.
- Participate in the negotiation of technical and commercial contracts (EPC/BOP, O&M, Equipment Supply Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, Consulting Services Agreements, Offtake Agreements)
- Maintain and establish relationships with external engineering companies.
Why you should apply
- Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
- A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
- Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation.
- Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
- Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, reimbursed cell phone, and wellness reimbursement.
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in San Diego, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
For questions regarding this job position or your application please contact recruitment@iownrenewable.com