Engineering Lead, Energy

EagleTree Capital • $90K — $120K *
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in renewable energy or solar construction
  • Experience in leading and mentoring engineers
  • Knowledge of electrical design and construction methods
  • Thorough understanding of NEC and NESC related to power plants

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design of renewable energy projects by collaborating with Engineering Manager and teams
  • Coordinate daily with Operation Teams and Project Engineers during design
  • Conduct utility-scale solar project design tasks including electrical site plans
  • Support construction teams with site visits and technical assistance
  • Draft engineering-related RFIs and solve high-level problems
  • Review and approve engineering documents for external partners
  • Manage design review for substation coordination at medium voltages

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
  • Work in a collaborative environment with industry experts
  • Gain experience in utility-scale solar and battery storage systems
  • Travel opportunities for site visits across the country
Full Job Description
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Engineering Lead works in concert with the Engineering Manager, Internal Closing Team, and Subject Matter Experts to successfully design renewable energy projects. The Engineering Lead will co-manage Project Engineers in daily coordination with and between Operation Teams and the EORs through the design process.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Familiar with utility-scale solar project designs, including single-line drawings, civil, structural, electrical site plans, DC and AC wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts.
  • Understand the construction applications of solar power plant design, including PV string sizing, DC and AC conductor and conduit sizing, and racking/tracker design and powering.
  • Possess a knowledge of electrical and system studies required for plant designs.
  • Possess a general knowledge of civil designs, including road design, plant grading design, drainage design, and permitting coordination.
  • Comfortable traveling cross-country to perform site visits and provide technical support to construction teams
  • Have experience with substation design review and coordination at medium voltages (usually 34.5 kV) to the point of interconnect.
  • Organizing and drafting engineering-related RFI's and handling high-level problem-solving in coordination with pre-construction and operational counterparts.
  • Have direct and relevant experience with the latest solar and battery storage equipment, including solar panels, inverters/transformers, racking systems, and battery systems.
  • General knowledge of solar plant SCADA requirements and design.
  • Ability to develop, review, and approve engineering scope of work documents for external engineering partners.
  • Other duties may be assigned


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or related discipline is required.
  • 3+ years' experience in the renewable energy/ solar construction industry or direct engineering management on solar construction projects - solar experience is required.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and training other lower-level engineers.
  • Knowledge of electrical design, materials, and methods of construction in power systems.
  • Solar electrical systems background.
  • Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) as it relates to utility-scale power plants is a plus.
  • Good communication and presentation skills, including the ability to organize and present complex technical information effectively in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Highly organized and able to multitask multiple projects at once.
  • Must have a great attitude in working with the Moss team.


JOB TITLE: ENGINEERING LEAD

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER

About EagleTree Capital

EagleTree Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in the consumer products, media and entertainment, and business services sectors. The firm was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York. EagleTree Capital focuses on investing in middle-market companies that have the potential for significant growth. The firm's investment strategy is to partner with experienced management teams to build strong, sustainable businesses that deliver value to customers and shareholders. EagleTree Capital has a strong track record of creating value for its investors through its disciplined approach to investing and its focus on operational excellence.
Learn more about EagleTree Capital
Size
30 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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