Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
About us
Clearway energy group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energyAlong with our public affiliate clearway energy, inc., we own and operate over 7.5 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the countryAs we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, clearway’s 5 gigawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of nearly 8.8 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers todayClearway energy group is headquartered in san francisco, ca with offices in carlsbad, ca; scottsdale, az; houston, tx; and princeton, nj.
Summary
The senior wind project engineer position is responsible for collaborating with the project team, across multiple groups and entities, in developing, planning, scheduling, budgeting, balance of plant (bop) and turbine supply agreement (tsa) negotiations and contracting, technical review, bop design and economic optimization of utility scale wind projectsThis position will require in-depth understanding of construction and engineering for civil, foundations, turbine installation and electrical scopes in order to engineer, design and plan construction of new or repowered wind farmsThis includes providing technical support to project development, business development, project finance and construction across the project lifecycleThis position offers opportunities to expand, improve and establish new best practice processes and tools.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact with a wide variety of people within the organization and will require adaptability, initiative, and strong communication skillsTravel to projects under development and in construction will be neededThe senior wind project engineer position will work on multiple projects simultaneously depending on project development status and project needs.
This position will report to the senior director of technical services.
Principal responsibilities & key results
Provide conceptual design of electrical and civil infrastructureCoordinate detailed design of a wind project’s collection system, transmission lines, substations, foundations, and roadsEnsure applicable code requirements and standards and good construction practice are established and followed.
Work collaboratively with epc contractors, owner’s engineers, developers, and wind resource analysts in identifying project constraints and opportunities for optimizing the levelized cost of energy.
Coordinate with owner engineering in the development of ie reportsCoordinate with project managers and finance to ensure timely financial close.
Organize, update, and maintain project technical documentation.
Provide ongoing technical support to the construction teamEnsure that all design information is available when needed and assist in project coordination between development and construction.
Review engineering submittals and rfis from turbine vendors, consultants, and contractorsAssist with the coordination and dissemination of submittals and rfis to the construction team.
Provide support in bop selectionDevelop technical bid packages for bop rfp’sAssist in the development of the foundations, electrical and civil engineering design criteria.
Lead and coordinate the technical review process among internal specialists and owners’ engineers of bop and tsa contractsAssist in the development and review of the exhibits in the bop and tsa agreements.
Review scopes of work, technical requirements, and design drawingsEnsure there are no gaps in scope, schedule, quality, and safety.
Estimate bop costsDevelop and maintain cost data baseSupport the early efforts of business developments by analyzing potential projects and development pipelines.
Create and update project schedules throughout development and construction.
Support discretionary and non-discretionary permits.
Manage road surveys and support road maintenance agreements with counties and other jurisdictional authorities.
Work with the development and construction teams to accommodate landowner and county requirements within the project design.
Knowledge & skills
Demonstrated project management skills working with large scale wind development projects.
Technical competence in autocad, excel, scheduling, and gis preferred.
Sap knowledge is helpful but not required.
Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external customers, including contractors and turbine suppliers is required.
Ability to travel 30-50%.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering disciplineCivil engineering or construction management preferred.
Seven or more years of relevant wind energy industry experience is requiredPreference will go to those with direct experience managing the engineering and/or construction of a utility wind project.
Experience negotiating bop agreements.
Experience with large utility scale wind projects.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (h-1b, tn, e-3, etc.).
