Senior Project Engineer

Scale Microgrid Solutions; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distributed energy solutions is seeking a Project Engineer to provide comprehensive engineering support for solar and microgrid projects. This key role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure effective integration of energy systems, managing engineering consultants, and optimizing project designs for performance and sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for renewable energy.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401K matching

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power/generation/renewable projects.
• Thorough understanding of distributed energy technologies.
• Experience with utility interconnections and DER systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide applications/project engineering support for energy and microgrid projects.
• Interface with teams to deliver turn-key solutions within budget.
• Manage engineering consultants for detailed design packages.

Skills

Technical communication

Project management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Role

In this role you will provide comprehensive applications/project engineering support for our distributed energy and microgrid projects. Our projects typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets – such as solar, energy storage, controls, and reciprocating engines. It reports to our Sr. Director of Project Engineering and Preconstruction and will be a hybrid role based out of either our Ridgewood, NJ, NYC, Oakland, CA or Santa Monica, CA offices

Key responsibilities will include:

• Utilize your strong technical and communication skills to interface with all aspects of the business and customers.
• Work extensively with our execution (Project Management) to deliver turn-key solutions for our customers within budget and per schedule.
• Work with the BD, execution, and commercial teams on specific projects to ensure the integration of the Microgrid is technically correct, practical, and cost-effective. This includes working with existing service entrance one-line drawings or creating new ones, to provide the best design interface for functionality and cost.
• Investigate the interconnection, which includes modifications to existing design concepts that are applicable for each site.
• Work with switchgear manufacturers and other equipment OEMs to develop innovative designs and costing that are scalable to many jobs and customer sites. This includes working at voltage levels of 23kV, 3.8kV, 4.16kV, 480V, and 208V, depending on site and system size.
• Provide significant input to the solar, battery, and generator designs to optimize performance, reliability, and sustainability for each customer site.
• Directly manage engineering consultants in the preparation of detailed engineering and construction drawings and specifications for 30%, 60%, 90% Issue for Permit, and 100% Issue for Construction drawing packages.

For you to be successful in the role, you should have:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the design and construction of power/generation/renewable energy projects
• Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including some combination of solar, battery, and reciprocating engines/turbines
• Understanding of rotating power with reciprocating engines in the 200 to 2000 kW size range per engine. This includes parallel operation with the utility bus as well as with other DER’s both in grid parallel mode as well as island mode operations.
• Solid understanding of the utility side of the interconnection.
• Knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide the most efficient system.
• Knowledge of emissions from the utility side, as well as each of the DERs.
• Knowledge of systems controls for all the DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid. These goals provide economic return to us and the customer.
• Experience in submitting interconnection applications, reviewing Utility studies, which may include Detailed Studies, Facility Studies, and System Impact Studies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people to make projects work.
• AutoCAD experience (for creating conceptual one-line diagrams and site layouts)
• BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on the power side
• PE in power or progressing towards that license
• Advanced courses in power or a higher-level degree in the field are preferred

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include:

·Do the Right Thing

·Act Like an Owner

·Hustle

·Demand Results

·Go Together

·Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.

Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit https://www.scalemicrogrids.com.

About EQT

EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

To learn more about EQT, please visithttps://eqtgroup.com.

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.