What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer (Hybrid) position at Clearway Energy?
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Project Engineering, the Project Engineer is responsible for managing the review, coordination, and approval of the detailed design package for Clearway Energy Group's pipeline of solar and energy storage projects throughout the U.S. As part of the Engineering & Strategic Procurement department, the Project Engineer will also manage internal and external personnel to provide optimized designs, participate in the negotiation and execution of key contract exhibits, and support construction and commissioning activities by reviewing and approving commissioning test reports. The Project Engineer will work closely with Clearway Energy's internal departments including Origination, Development, Development Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Project Finance, and O&M; as well as with EPC contractors, Independent Engineers, financing parties, and other consultants, contractors, and stakeholders as needed.
This position can be based in our San Francisco, CA, Houston, TX, Carlsbad, CA, or Scottsdale, AZ offices.
What You'll Be Doing- Technical lead and primary design and engineering point of contact for the Development and Construction teams supporting intermediate to advanced stage development utility scale PV, PV Storage, and stand-alone Energy Storage projects
- Manage all resources internally or externally as necessary to obtain or review final site due diligence required to finalize scope, project costs, schedule, energy output, and risks with an independent EPC contractor or Developer
- Review the Engineering deliverables to ensure the final design meets contractual, cost and performance requirements for our customers and financing partners
- Develop, refine or evaluate energy input assessments and power output expectations. Perform or oversee analyses to optimize site layouts, engineering design and equipment selection to maximize performance and minimize lifecycle costs.
- Direct activities of designers, consultants and contractors, and manage meetings and conference calls to achieve efficient use of resources, meet deadlines for deliverables, minimize delays, avoid crises and resolve conflicts.
- Write, edit and/or review technical scope of work documents, specifications, procedures, site reports, progress reports, feasibility studies, proposals, presentations, etc. Review and negotiate technical aspects of EPC contracts, interconnect agreements, etc.
- Coordinate with Development team and external consultants to deliver energy resource predictions and production simulations, shading studies, electrical schematics, plant plans and equipment layouts, system cost estimates, EPC contracts, technical exhibits, etc.
- Review, manage, and maintain contractor deliverables during construction to hit critical contractual contract and financing milestones including site, civil, structural and electrical plans, permitting and construction documents
- Support construction as a technical escalation point and owner's representative to mitigate delays and scope creep, maintain schedule and budgets
- Represent Clearway (CEG) in interviews, meetings, negotiations with clients, project developers, suppliers, consultants, utilities and regulatory authorities
- Contribute to CEG's technology roadmap, software tools, engineering capability and project management processes.
- Technical support and management of internal business development programs and initiatives.
- B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or a related subject
- Minimum 1 years of solar industry experience, including 1 years of direct EPC experience completing the detailed design, permitting, and construction of solar projects with 1 year of storage experience
- Understanding of solar and storage project design, optimization tradeoffs and familiarity with current solar and storage market, equipment suppliers, contractors, typical technical specifications, and costs
- Experience with solar and storage project financing and independent engineer requirements
- Understanding of solar and storage energy estimates, losses, assumptions, and standards
- Experience with review and negotiation of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and technical exhibits for solar and storage facilities
- Experience managing consultants and contractors
- Working knowledge of relevant US and IEC equipment standards, codes and construction practices
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated with ability to perform in a dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel (<20%) and occasionally to work after hours on short notice when necessary.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work, manage relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants and contractors
- Excellent written and verbal communications, mathematical competence, analytical, creative
- If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
- M.S. degree and/or P.E. in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, or a related subject desirable
About Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own & operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable & conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway's 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, & energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO & Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn't about being the same - it's about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway's team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Salary is dependent on location & relevant demonstrated experience. Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20 hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our .