Engineering Manager - Battery Energy Storage & Solar ProjectsLightsource bp Powered By Hassan Allam • Austin, TX, US

Engineering Manager - Battery Energy Storage & Solar Projects

Lightsource bp Powered By Hassan Allam • Austin, TX, US

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Engineering Manager - Battery Energy Storage & Solar Projects

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Summary

The main purpose of this role is to take the lead on storage specialized engineering support for construction and execution of our utility scale storage projects which includes engagement with suppliers and contractors, understanding offtake requirements, scope of works for energy storage projects, collaborations with the regional construction procurement, project engineering, quality, HSE, grid code compliance, power marketing, business development, permitting organizations, as well as structured finance and technical teams in support of Lightsource bp's objectives. You will have the opportunity to lead technical storage engineering for Lightsource bp customers across Americas. You will need to be up to date with current storage technologies, PV+Storage control systems, and different technical specifications, scope of work of integrators, suppliers and bop contractors.

Duties And Responsibilities

To develop and manage energy storage + PV solutions, including technical due diligence in coordination with the full team
To maintain close and regular contacts with battery suppliers and system integrators to understand the latest technology offerings, pricing, warranties, degradation, and other technical and commercial details
To interface with construction and project managers representatives to evaluate customer needs under current and anticipated site conditions
Regular site visits and support construction team on construction monitoring of on-going storage projects in construction
Overseeing Owners engineer selections, requirements, and their support on construction monitoring and RFI responses from the field as required.
To provide preliminary storage-integrated PV designs, including technical specifications for EPC RFP documents including but not limited to 10% to 30% design packages.
To review any EPC-provided BESS designs to ensure the proposed systems are in line with each project's needs and requirements as well as financial expectations
To provide a technical and commercial interface with Independent Engineers, Owner's engineers including 3rd party reports as they relate to BESS projects
Work with a multi-disciplinary team including business development and project finance to ensure quality financial modelling inputs and techno-economic analysis regarding project timeline, schedule, and budget.
Work with environmental, development and permitting teams to ensure we comply with applicable codes and standards, especially but not limited to fire mitigation requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

Proven track record and 3+ years experience in a similar role

Excellent interpersonal, leadership and collaboration skills

Demonstrated ability to deliver financial results and secure results in a matrix environment without direct managerial control

Familiarity with Field inspection, construction and monitoring is a plus.

Familiarity with fire codes and fire mitigation measures are preferred.

Work Skills

Experience in leading and implementing positive change and continuous improvement

Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills

Full Driving license

Comfort working in a proactive, autonomous and rapidly changing development environment

50% travel requirements

Qualifications

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials or Electrical preferred) or equivalent; advanced degree a plus

Personal Qualities

Effective communicator

A team player and a good coordinator

A keen desire to innovate

A proven focus on results rather than process

A passion to be an important part of successful, sustainable projects

We Offer

Competitive compensation : $155,000 to $175,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.

Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment.

Retention bonuses

11 paid holidays

Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.

401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.

Hybrid working environment in Austin, Denver, San Francisco, or Houston (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote).

Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150 / month.

Why Lightsource BP?

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you : We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Be responsible : Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. Be recognized : Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspired : Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity / neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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Engineering Manager • Austin, TX, US