Sr. Renewables HV Project Engineer, Energy Storage - REMOTE
ThinkBAC Consulting10 months ago
Buffalo, NY, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP, backed by strong private equity, as a Senior Renewables High Voltage Project Engineer specializing in Energy Storage. This role plays a critical part within the EPC Team, responsible for driving projects through the full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction lifecycle in the dynamic battery storage space. Must have High Voltage Project Engineering experience and be ready to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while contributing to innovative renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead as the EPC High Voltage Project Leader, driving technical deliverables for full lifecycle projects including design, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
- Manage 3rd party EPC contractors and supplier/vendor relationships to troubleshoot real-time project issues.
- Review and help define the transmission interconnection agreement process in coordination with the Transmission & Interconnection Team and utility companies.
- Lead site walk-downs and undertake project-related travel to support construction and commissioning efforts.
- Support the RFP/RFI process on major utility-scale renewables projects (solar, battery storage, solar + storage, etc.).
- Ensure performance requirements are met to deliver maximum EPC project value while minimizing execution and operating risks.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10+ years of utility-scale renewable energy experience with IPPs, Developers, or Owners.
- MUST HAVE RECENT EXPERIENCE with project engineering and project development initiatives including site-layout/optimization, one-line/three-line design, transmission interconnection requirements, procurement/contracting, and engineering construction management in the utility-scale renewables industry.
- Proven experience in full-lifecycle EPC development phases for utility-scale renewable energy projects with an emphasis on RFP/RFI/RFQ and construction/commissioning processes.
- Strong working knowledge of technical and commercial aspects related to major equipment and technology supply, engineering, and pre-construction processes, especially around battery performance specifications and warranty negotiation & management.
- Previous or current experience in mid-senior roles such as Renewables Project Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Project Manager (E&C), Electrical Project Engineer, or Project Development Engineer on large utility-scale projects.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Compensation packages, including a competitive base salary.
- Flexible Benefits: Open PTO policy, flex work hours, and health benefits.
- Opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.
- And more.
Required Skills
High Voltage Project Engineering
Project Engineering
Engineering Construction Management
EPC Lifecycle Management
Procurement and Contracting
Supplier/Vendor Management
Transmission Interconnection
RFP/RFI Process
Energy Storage
Utility-scale Renewables