Product Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a Product Engineering Manager to lead a team that provides power systems engineering expertise for off-grid and grid-tied microgrids and data centers. Our projects typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets – such as solar, energy storage, switchgear, controls, and reciprocating engines.

You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and will ideally be a hybrid role based out of either our Ridgewood, NJ, NYC, Los Angeles or Oakland, CA offices.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Provide technical expertise to develop core technologies that our project teams will utilize to deliver distributed energy solutions.
• Leverage electrical and power engineering knowledge to define best practices and publish internal standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality microgrid projects are engineered well for our clients.
• Review project-specific electrical designs and the sequence of operations for controls
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on relay protection settings and power systems analysis
• Define long-term technical vision and product roadmaps for microgrid design and core technologies.
• Work with the business development, execution, and commercial teams to ensure our microgrids are appropriately integrated into the customer site and are technically correct, practical, and cost-effective.
• Utilize strong technical and communication skills to interface with all aspects of the business, vendors, and customers.
• Support, build, and grow a diverse team.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members.
• Guide individuals in setting clear goals and provide regular feedback on performance to foster career growth.
• Coordinate project staffing and prioritization.
• Implement new tools and practices as needed to make the team more effective.

The Ideal Candidate

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 :

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 visit  https : / / 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.

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