Principal Engineer - Renewable Development

BHE Renewables; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BHE Renewables is seeking a principal engineer – renewable development to lead advanced engineering work across planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects. The role involves directing staff, coordinating project Phases, and ensuring technical excellence in design and execution.

Responsibilities include budgeting, procurement, and contract oversight, with emphasis on complex problem solving and industry collaboration to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 15 years of industry experience as a practicing engineer with experience performing highly technical work of a specialist nature.
• 10 years of experience with a professional engineering license.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering services for planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Oversee and guide staff through project development and design phases.
• Coordinate budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost control for projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

The principal engineer – renewable development will provide highly technical engineering services and direct the work of others for the planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects. Assignments will frequently include all project phases including overseeing and guiding staff in project development and design, resolution of complex engineering problems, design, engineering specifications, scheduling, project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost control), materials procurement and construction contracts.

The principal engineer – renewable development will provide highly technical engineering services and direct the work of others for the planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects. Assignments will frequently include all project phases including overseeing and guiding staff in project development and design, resolution of complex engineering problems, design, engineering specifications, scheduling, project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost control), materials procurement and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced engineering services for the estimating, planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include system planning, design specifications, maps and drawings, materials procurement, contract preparation, project management and project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting).

Conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations; prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations.

Provide advanced engineering assistance to other departments; facilitate internal training classes for engineers and specialists; responsibilities may include developing presentations for senior management and professional/industry groups, authoring technical papers for publication by professional/industry organizations, chairing company committees/task groups, and participating in industry standards committees and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Keep informed of industry issues/technical trends and recommend and implement changes to benefit BHER's business.

Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable development and construction of projects.

Evaluate, select and apply advanced engineering techniques, criteria and procedures; use judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

Recognize, investigate and solve complex and non-reoccurring problems relating to BHER’s project development and construction.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

Provide timely feedback and information sharing. Exhibit good listening skills and ask questions to improve understanding.

Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.

Set high standards of performance for self and others. Give extra effort to achieve results. Take a positive approach to work assignments, displaying a high degree of honesty and integrity.

Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Provide advanced engineering services for the estimating, planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities include system planning, design specifications, maps and drawings, materials procurement, contract preparation, project management and project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting).

Conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations; prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations.

Provide advanced engineering assistance to other departments; facilitate internal training classes for engineers and specialists; responsibilities may include developing presentations for senior management and professional/industry groups, authoring technical papers for publication by professional/industry organizations, chairing company committees/task groups, and participating in industry standards committees and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Keep informed of industry issues/technical trends and recommend and implement changes to benefit BHER's business.

Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable development and construction of projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

15 years of industry experience as a practicing engineer with experience performing highly technical work of a specialist nature without a professional engineering license or

10 years of experience with a professional engineering license.

Advanced project management skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Effective Interpersonal Skills And Leadership Abilities.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

About Us

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.

Our CHAMPION culture drives our success by fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement within a respectful and inclusive team environment. Through the CHAMPION mindset, we focus on the fundamentals – preparation, planning and attention to detail – holding ourselves accountable to do simple better. Alongside this, the BHE Renewables CARESprogram encourages employee volunteerism and invests in our communities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and collaboration, making us stronger together.

About The Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.