Sr. Project Engineer
Job
Overview
- Power and Renewable Energy
- Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
- California
We currently seek a Sr. Project Engineer for our client on a direct hire basis in the US. The Sr. Project Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market-leading technologies. The Project Engineer is responsible for all engineering activities of 1 or 1 storage projects from the design phase through to commissioning to ensure successful execution. The Sr. Project Engineer is expected to spend over 50% of his or her time at the project site.
Job Requirements:
- Assist with the development of technical specifications, vendor reviews, supplier qualifications, etc, including testing and commissioning aspects of energy storage projects.
- Support procurement activities by managing supplier information gathering, generating technical requirement documents and maintaining supplier Q&A logs.
- Review and evaluate technical aspects of EPC bidder’s proposals pertaining to energy storage during the course of EPC selection.
- Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and spatial planning concepts.
- Support Business Development team with technical input into tender proposals.
- Project Execution (on site):
- Responsible for technical project execution, which requires understanding/managing the scope, stakeholders and schedule whilst ensuring all parties are coordinated.
- Interface with internal departments (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external stakeholders (DNO’s, local authorities, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
- Manage Engineering Consultant and host weekly coordination and design review meetings with stakeholders.
- Review/coordinate design and other technical information from suppliers and contractors.
- Manage design review process and ensure all comments are closed.
- Review equipment Factory Acceptance Test procedures and reports.
- Inspect construction work and support the resolution of installation and commissioning technical issues.
- Suggest improvement in product design or procedures/processes based on lessons learned.
- Other:
- Support value-engineering and process improvements efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned.
- Manage the relationship with the EPC contractor and with other key stakeholders (DNO, Owner's Engineer, Landowner, Local Council, Optimizer)
- Project Execution (on site):
Qualifications:
- Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience/practical knowledge.
- Experience in multidisciplined projects is a plus (electrical, civil, structural, mechanical)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project and/or systems engineering.
- Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems is a plus.
- General knowledge of balance of plant systems including UPS, fire alarm system, air-conditioning, lightning protection, metering and SCADA is a plus.
- Knowledge of grid connection requirements for renewable generation and energy storage, including G99, G100 etc.
- Proficient in LV and MV Electrical Installation design, cable sizing calculations, short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Earthing code of practice per BS7430 and other relevant electrical design and power system study topics.
- Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis and procurement of major equipment such as inverter, transformers, switchgear etc...
- Proficient in general project management and document control procedures (document submittals, RFIs, Change Order, Non Conformance (NCR), site observations (SO), As built documentation including O&M manuals)
- An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives and objectives concurrently.
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location of Position: USA, Remote
Location Type: Remote (Project Site 50% and Remote 50%)
*Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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