Engineering and Construction, Project Development Engineer

Competitive Power Ventures, Inc.; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off (PTO) - 120 hours per year

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan with company match up to 6%

Life insurance and disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Braintree, MA is seeking a Project Development Engineer to support thermal generation projects. Candidates must have extensive experience in combined cycle development and should be skilled in evaluating energy technologies. The role includes team leadership and communication with consultants, with a base annual salary range between $160,000 and $210,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in combined cycle development.
• Experience with carbon capture and hydrogen technologies is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of project sites for energy installations.
• Lead technology layout and specifications development.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and evaluate bids.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Engineering design understanding

GIS and spatial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or physical science

Job description

Engineering and Construction, Project Development Engineer

Braintree, MA | Full-time

Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. (“CPV”), with headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, and offices in Braintree, MA and Sugar Land, TX is uniquely positioned to leverage global technology and financial partnerships to help modernize America’s power generation. We are driven to improve our energy infrastructure by developing and operating power generation facilities using cutting edge, domestically available natural gas and renewable power technology. CPV is owned by OPC Energy, the first privately held electric company in Israel.

CPV is looking for an experienced energy project development engineer to join its Engineering & Construction Department, located in our Braintree, MA office. The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the development of combined cycle projects that feature energy transition adaptations such as hydrogen fuel capability and carbon capture. Candidate must be a self-directed, motivated individual, willing and able to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Prior energy project development and commercialization experience is required.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President, Engineering & Construction.

Summary of Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting various aspects of the development of thermal generation projects with carbon capture features in the US from site evaluation, layout and technology selection through contracting and financial closing; with construction support as needed. Requires leading a team consisting of internal and external resources. The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the evaluation project sites for the development of energy installations;
• Evaluation, review and implementation of energy transition related, carbon free technologies including carbon capture and hydrogen capabilities.
• Lead team to develop selected technology layout, specifications, support permitting, interconnect, and auxiliary services
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and evaluate EPC bids and selection.
• Support EPC, Electrical interconnect, and auxiliary services contract negotiations
• Work closely and timely communicate with internal teams and external consultants including engineering, environmental, equipment suppliers and contractors;
• Update Management on project progress, action items and budget

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in electrical or mechanical engineering or physical science
• 6- 10+ years of experience in combined cycle development. Carbon capture and Hydrogen experience a plus
• Must be a self-starter, organized, and able to work well with personnel at all levels in the organization; must possess top level computer, interpersonal, and facilitation skills;
• Ability to gather, organize and systematically analyze complex information;- Experience and competency with energy generation systems, design and contracting
• Strong engineering skills and understanding design drawings, GIS, spatial modeling and analysis
• Ability to travel up to 50% as necessary
• Must pass a pre-employment background and financial credit check

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – $210,000. In good faith, this range includes the minimum to maximum salary range for this position. The actual base salary for this position will be contingent upon individual experience, role responsibilities, and office location.

In addition to base salary, this position allows additional compensation and benefits, including:

• an annual discretionary bonus, variable based on individual and company performance,
• accrued paid time off (PTO) of 120 hours per year, and up to 13 company paid holidays,
• group benefits: 100% company paid medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 6%, life insurance, short-and-long term disability, parental leave and flexible spending accounts.

The base annual salary range may be modified in the future.

Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. reserves the right to change or terminate any or all benefit plans and/or plan design at its discretion.

CPV allows employees to work remotely on Fridays, subject to department in-office obligations.

CPV holds all employees to the highest ethical standards and is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency and honesty to ensure our success.