Project Engineer

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will perform in several roles as assignments required. These roles include:

1. Support for the technical functions required for development-stage renewable energy projects. The initial and primary assignment will be in support of utility scale battery energy storage systems ("BESS") projects, but may also include solar, wind, natural gas, CO₂ capture, and other energy technologies. These technical functions include: technology evaluation/selection, performance estimation, conceptual design engineering, land acquisition guidance, facilities layout development, permitting support, capital and operating cost estimates, project schedules, contracting for engineering design services, and design reviews. In doing so, the candidate will be a key member of interdisciplinary business teams.
2. Perform technical due diligence of potential project and asset acquisitions. This includes reviewing elements such as: technology commercialization, engineering design, project scope, schedule feasibility, permitting issues, and operating history.
3. Provide technical support for detailed design, construction management, and commissioning for projects.

Periodic domestic travel will be required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee project development engineering for renewable energy projects (primarily utility scale battery energy storage projects but also solar, wind, and other energy technologies).
• Assess constructability and permitting issues for project sites.
• Identify and assess solutions to resolve project-specific design issues to (a) maximize project capacity and/or efficiency while (b) minimizing scope, schedule, and cost.
• Define the scope and sequence of development engineering tasks; work with external consultants and engineering firms performing the work.
• Support development of project schedules in software such as Microsoft Project.
• Maintain an organized and clearly documented set of project-specific technical deliverables.
• Provide input for development of capital and O&M cost estimates for project configurational options (capacities, technologies, arrangements, etc.).
• Work with consultants to prepare performance estimates using advanced software models.
• Conduct technology reviews and support evaluation and selection, including commercial/economic considerations.
• Compile technical bid (RFP) documentation (scope and specs) for Engineering design, major equipment, and construction services.
• Assess technical risk issues associated with projects and potential acquisitions.
• Provide technical support for project off-take agreements and contract negotiations.
• Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
• Work seamlessly with other internal business units
• Travel to project sites and counterparty offices will be required.

Education/Experience/Skills

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. (Electrical Engineering preferred.)
• A minimum of 2+ in renewable energy sector project engineering and/or development roles.
• Approximately 5+ years of technical experience engineering-related roles.
• Excellent MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Google Earth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-orientation and an analytical mindset.
• Proactive approach toward seeking out and solving challenging problems.
• Strong work ethic, organized, disciplined, and team player.
• Outstanding ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Prioritize safety in all personal and professional situations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with battery energy storage technologies, project development, design, and installation.

• Project development experience including land acquisition, public relations, and permitting.

• Familiar with rules, regulations and standards that impact the power industry.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience with Project Schedule software such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work with multi-functional interdisciplinary teams.

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That's why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

• Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Generous sick leave
• Charitable giving program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

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