Senior Project Engineer

Natural Power Published: May 13, 2019
Location
Saratoga Springs, New York
Skill Level
Senior Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Energy / Engineering
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Description

~ Natural Power began in Scotland in 1995 when its two founding members saw the potential in onshore wind as a way of reducing carbon emissions. ~

Initially, Natural Power was involved in the planning and consenting of onshore wind farms, developing expertise on a number of fronts including energy resource assessment and landscape impact studies. As the industry has grown, so has our service provision. By the noughties, we had a number of environmental and construction hubs set up across the UK to advise upon, and oversee, the build out of wind farms and by 2010, we had expanded into the US, Chile and France.

As more wind farms have become operational, our team has grown to fulfil the ever growing need for operations and asset management, offering site management, servicing, inspections and parts and procurement services. Our team now totals 350 experts who are on hand to offer advice and support across the project lifecycle of a range of renewable technologies. Since its inception, Natural Power has delivered work on over 1,850 renewable energy projects in 37 countries across the globe. Put simply, the projects we have worked on could power more than twice the total number of homes in the UK!

As we continue to grow, we still remain true to our original vision.. to create a better environment…for our staff, for our clients and for future generations to come.

Position Overview

Due to the ongoing growth of our business, we are seeking a well-qualified individual with an engineering background to join our team as a Senior Project Engineer based in our Saratoga Springs, NY or Seattle, WA Office. Reporting into the Due Diligence Principal Engineer and team lead, you will be responsible for the review of project designs and documentation, project-level management, and the coordination and preparation of independent engineering / due diligence and reporting activities for wind energy, solar, storage and other renewable energy development projects in the preconstruction financing and operational mergers and acquisition phases.

The independent engineering and due diligence team provides input into all stages of a renewable energy project’s life-cycle, from farm development through to project finance and construction. We carry out due diligence for project investment or acquisition purposes. We work closely with the other international Natural Power technical teams to provide services to a variety of clients such as electricity utility companies, banks and financial institutions, independent power producers/owners, and a range of industrial companies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and deliver successful consultancy services supporting client due diligence requirements and coordination with other staff and departments within this process to achieve the required objectives of the services (due diligence) including, without limitation:
    • Review of third party Balance of Plant designs.
    • Preparation of due diligence reports and discrete sections as required.
    • Co-ordination and liaison with other specialized areas within the due diligence team to enable delivery of relevant technical sections of due diligence reports (detailed grid review, energy yield review, etc.).
    • Manage project document flow (internal and external).
    • Review reports and due diligence questions provided by other team members and request edits as necessary.
    • Understand the technical and commercial interactions to identify potential risks, and develop mitigations.
  • Be responsible for achieving positive financial performance of the due diligence or consultancy projects within the available budgets/quotes set.
  • Identify and assist in undertaking business development activities for the purpose of successfully growing and developing the project management services within the team, including preparation and submission of proposals to clients.
  • Train more junior members of staff.
  • Any other ad hoc duties as required by management.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is met by both themselves and by their colleagues.
  • Conduct: All employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with company values, policies and codes of conduct as outlined in the employee handbook.
  • Quality: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals.
  • Flexibility: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company.

Qualifications

  • Significant previous experience of consultancy work on renewable energy onshore / offshore energy and power plant projects.
  • Hold a Professional Engineer’s License.
  • Candidates with relevant experience who hold degrees in engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, etc.) will be considered for the role.
  • Technically capable individual with major infrastructure related project experience.
  • Significant experience in a similar role within a consultancy, developer or contractor, fulfilling comparable duties and responsibilities as outlined above.
  • Excellent communication skills being able to convey clear and concise information in both written and verbal format to staff, clients and third parties alike.
  • Fluent in English and be able to work legally in the United States.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and manage your own time.
  • Attention to detail and capable of producing high quality work even when under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for project site visits, client meeting and conferences.

Note: Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.

~ Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ~

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