Senior Project Engineer

Aypa Power; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Engineer, where you will lead commissioning efforts for innovative energy storage projects. This role offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge technologies in renewable energy, ensuring projects transition smoothly from execution to operations. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, this position allows you to contribute to the decarbonization of the grid while working with a diverse and inclusive team. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant difference in the energy sector while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

401k matching

Health care benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project engineering for utility-scale energy projects.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning efforts for utility-scale energy storage projects.
• Review project designs and validate commissioning test results.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Engineering

Commissioning Procedures

SCADA Design

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BESS Technologies

PV Technologies

EPC Contracting

Job description

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

The Project Engineer will lead all of our commissioning efforts across our projects. This role will be responsible for all commissioning activities, including reviewing test results, liaising with contractors and vendors, and supporting the transition of projects from execution to operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform early-stage engineering for utility scale energy storage projects;
• Review project design drawings from EPC contractors, vendors and utility partners;
• Participate in regular calls with EPC contractors, vendors and utility partners;
• Work with supervisor to engage with 3rd party engineers performing EPC and Balance of plant design for Aypa's projects; Work with the Procurement and Pre-Construction teams to review and validate technical exhibits in contractual documents;
• Work with EPC contractors, vendors and utility partners to validate SCADA design;
• Support commissioning efforts for BESS, Solar PV, and Hybrid projects across the Aypa portfolio of projects;
• Coordinate commissioning and other testing between Project contractors, equipment vendors, AHJs, and Utilities/Grid operators;
• Review and validate commissioning test results and documents generated by Project contractors and equipment vendors;
• Create in-house tools and templates for standardization and reduce effort invested in repetitive tasks;
• Support transitioning of projects from Execution to Operations;
• Perform ad-hoc projects and duties as required or assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a reputed/accredited university;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project engineering of Utility Scale BESS, PV, and Hybrid projects;
• Strong fundamentals in Electrical Engineering with the ability to self-perform varied scopes of work;
• Strong understanding of BESS and PV project design, commissioning procedures and processes;
• Familiarity with general electrical and substation commissioning procedures and processes;
• Familiarity with various grid operator design and commissioning requirements, such as ERCOT and CAISO metering requirements and commissioning processes;
• Familiarity with various BESS and PV technologies;
• High-level understanding of Grid-scale renewable energy project development, specifically Energy Storage and PV systems;
• Functional understanding of SCADA design for renewable energy projects;
• Strong time management and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and engineering team initiatives.

Compensation and Location:

• Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience.
• Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.
• Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, and other health/wellness benefits.
• Location: Remote (USA) or located in the Greater Austin, TX area. The ability to work in the United States is a requirement.
• Travel: Occasional travel (less than 15%) to project sites during critical commissioning phases.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.