Development Engineer

The Development Engineer will join Zelestra's US Engineering team to support technical aspects of the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and M&A activities in the US. The Development Engineer will perform technical due diligence of existing and proposed solar, energy storage, and wind; support permitting and preliminary design during early development; and coordinate with corporate technical resources in the execution of work.

• Reports to US Engineering Management to obtain work assignments, assess priorities, inform management on issues and seek their counsel as required, and obtain training and direction.
• As necessary, report to internal stakeholders (project development team, corporate functional resources, M&A team, and Project Management) on project work assignment at intervals established for the assignment.
• Support the technical assessment of solar PV/Energy Storage/Wind projects in USA in support of ongoing project acquisitions (constraint analysis, constructability reviews, desktop analysis, etc.)
• Support and perform technical activities of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects from site identification to the start of construction.
• Review of site studies for fatal flaws (Geotech, Hydrology, Env. Surveys, etc)
• Engage with staff to support land acquisition, environmental, permitting, site layout, long lead procurement, transmission, and interconnection
• Provide support on the preparation of project capital estimates for EPC of projects using latest project estimates, contractual obligations, and operating projections
• Support energy offtake, financing, and project M&A discussions, including due diligence activities.
• Lead development & review of engineering timelines to achieve stated project milestones
• Ensure project tasks are progressing on schedule and within budget.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide information throughout the development and EPC process. Providing a consolidated summary of findings during due diligence review
• Lead site visits to evaluate technical aspects of project, define site characteristics and develop relationships with local stakeholders.
• Remain abreast of renewable energy technologies and their application to utility-scale projects in the United States and the national industry trends impacting the future of solar and renewable development opportunities and their competitiveness as they relate to customers.
• Review of equipment for safe harbor and domestic content strategy
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with at least 2 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Masters degree in engineering field desirable.
• Deep understanding of 10%/30%/60%IFC Design drawings/process for solar and energy storage
• Licensed Professional Engineer of the ability of obtain Professional Engineering licensing preferred.
• Requires knowledge of renewable energy technical standards and practices; and the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
• Existing professional relationships with renewable energy technical providers a plus.
• Able to work independently once provided work assignments, managing time effectively and being able to be responsive when working with a geographically diverse team. Strong prioritization, communication and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite of tools, Bluebeam, PV design and production tools required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote