Job Description
The role involves leading and managing a regional team of engineers focused on grid integration of renewable energy projects, overseeing project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and developing strategies to facilitate the interconnection of renewable energy systems into the power grid.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the regional grid integration team, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Drive the successful execution and timely completion of renewable energy project interconnections within the region.
- Oversee the interconnection application process, including due diligence, impact studies, and utility coordination.
- Develop and implement design standards, processes, tools, and workflows for grid integration projects.
- Foster relationships with utilities, vendors, external consultants, and internal teams to facilitate project workflows.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on interconnection issues and develop regional interconnection strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, project management, or leadership roles within the renewables sector or at an electric utility.
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role position.
- 2 years of experience in DER interconnection.
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical teams and drive project execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with grid interconnection processes, renewable energy technologies, and regulatory environments is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as the National Electric Code, the International Building Code, the International Fire Code, and other standards relevant to the industry.
- Working knowledge or Moderate Proficiency in AutoCAD software.
- Moderate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Moderate proficiency with MS collaboration tools such as Salesforce, Teams, Power BI, SharePoint, etc.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond the organization.
- Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
- Demonstrated accountability and ownership mentality.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
- Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and apply that knowledge to inform business decisions.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package ranging from $150,000 to $165,000
Participation in incentive programs such as annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Eligibility to participate in the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
401(k) employer-match retirement plan
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Healthy snacks and coffee
Volunteer opportunities and company outings
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