[Senior] Manager, Engineering
OPEN POSITION
Location
La Jolla, CA
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 (Senior) Manager, Engineering to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be an engineering subject matter expert with a strong background in project development, interconnection, and technical design, particularly in the utility-scale BESS sector. This role will be crucial in providing technical leadership throughout the development and execution phases of our projects and will be responsible for managing engineering service providers, contractors, consultants, and other specialists to deliver high quality engineering work products.
The candidate will work for a rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in San Diego. Remote candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates who live in or can relocate to San Diego area, CA.
Seniority level will be based on candidate experience. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
About the Position
Technical Project Development:
Lead and provide technical guidance for utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a focus on BESS; support solar and wind projects as needed. Manage electrical and other engineers to develop design packages in accordance with technical, commercial, and code requirements. Work closely with project development, permitting, legal, and finance teams to integrate permitting requirements into project plans and schedules. Ensure alignment between permitting activities and overall project objectives. Assess project feasibility and lead design, site selection, and layout optimization activities. Lead technical aspects of grid interconnection, including preparing interconnection applications, studies, and negotiations with grid operators. Collaborate with grid operators, utilities, and stakeholders to address technical challenges related to project interconnection and grid integration. Ensure engineering deliverables are provided on time and within budget; manage third party engineers to meet or exceed expectations.
Engineering Subject Matter Expertise:
Act as the technical expert, guiding project teams on design, grid integration, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance. Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work and other contract exhibits, pulling in third party experts as needed. Oversee the technical evaluation of technologies in support of procurement activities. Stay updated on advancements in BESS, solar, and wind technologies to incorporate best practices into projects. Mentor and provide leadership to junior team members, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Technical Coordination & Execution:
Coordinate with internal teams (development, permitting, procurement, construction) to integrate technical aspects into project workflows. Collaborate with estimating team to review scopes of work and costing assumptions. Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and layouts to ensure they meet project goals and industry standards. Conduct technical reviews of third-party engineering deliverables and provide feedback to ensure they align with project requirements. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
About Us
IOWN is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is to expertly develop and manage utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar PV, and energy storage).
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 strive to be the front-runner in the development, engineering, procurement, finance, construction, sale, and operation of top-tier renewable energy assets. To achieve this, we place a high value on building a cohesive team that values execution. To be in control. To own it.
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, and despite the small size of 21 employees, IOWN represents over six different nationalities amongst its team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy engineering, with a focus on BESS; experience in solar and wind.
- Strong expertise in technical design, including single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, and interconnection processes.
- Proven ability to lead the technical aspects of renewable energy projects, particularly in BESS.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while providing subject matter expertise in a collaborative team environment.
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
- Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Current driver’s license and ability to travel extensively is required. Maintain legally required insurance.
- 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.
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.
- Travel up to 25%
- Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide technical guidance for utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a focus on BESS; support solar and wind projects as needed.
- Manage electrical and other engineers to develop design packages in accordance with technical, commercial, and code requirements.
- Work closely with project development, permitting, legal, and finance teams to integrate permitting requirements into project plans and schedules. Ensure alignment between permitting activities and overall project objectives.
- Assess project feasibility and lead design, site selection, and layout optimization activities.
- Lead technical aspects of grid interconnection, including preparing interconnection applications, studies, and negotiations with grid operators.
- Collaborate with grid operators, utilities, and stakeholders to address technical challenges related to project interconnection and grid integration.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are provided on time and within budget; manage third party engineers to meet or exceed expectations.
- Act as the technical expert, guiding project teams on design, grid integration, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work and other contract exhibits, pulling in third party experts as needed.
- Oversee the technical evaluation of technologies in support of procurement activities.
- Stay updated on advancements in BESS, solar, and wind technologies to incorporate best practices into projects.
- Mentor and provide leadership to junior team members, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate with internal teams (development, permitting, procurement, construction) to integrate technical aspects into project workflows.
- Collaborate with estimating team to review scopes of work and costing assumptions.
- Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and layouts to ensure they meet project goals and industry standards.
- Conduct technical reviews of third-party engineering deliverables and provide feedback to ensure they align with project requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Why you should apply
- Competitive compensation.
- PTO and paid holidays, comprehensive medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, and flexible spending arrangements.
- Company reimbursed cell phone, fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
- Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
- A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
- Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
- Freedom to take charge of your own assignments.
- Opportunity to build a team.
For questions regarding this job position or your application please contact recruitment@iownrenewable.com