Lead Engineer – Level 4
Remote, USA
Schedule:
Standard Office Hours
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Pay Range:$64-69/hr (W2)
Our client is a renewable energy company working on large-scale projects including solar, BESS, wind, and hydrogen systems. This position performs engineering assignments ranging from limited scope and complexity to advanced projects requiring expertise in multiple disciplines. The role operates under varying levels of supervision depending on experience, with increasing independence at higher levels. Responsibilities include assisting with project management, negotiations, performance tracking, and reporting.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Oversee all assigned substation projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution)
- During the conceptual phase, collaborate with the Early-Stage Project Manager to support engineering requirements and scope with the Development Group
- Provide training, due diligence, and technical oversight of external engineers of record (EOR) for all assigned substation projects to ensure compliance with required generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all other applicable industry codes and standards
- Secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group
- Work with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a substation site, support any engineering updates, data and permits necessary to design and build the substation
- Competitively source, select and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and support the Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions
- Coordinate with other groups to ensure that the assigned substation projects are successful and represent internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefings on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management
- Assist Transmission Services during review of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies and interconnection agreements and ensure that Transmission Owner requirements and engineering design are consistent and in compliance with all ISO requirements and incorporated into the project design
- Communicate with respective transmission owners/operators/ISOs to ensure project deliverables will meet specific off-taker requirements, are timely and accurate
- Oversee all project long lead major material orders to minimize risk of delays or exceeding the project budget and assist ISC with all substation project SOW creation, review, approval, and preparation of shopping carts for engineering services and materials in a timely manner
- Provide support to Estimating with template updates via project feedback, technical support, and scope modifications
- Collaborate with project engineering resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities, work plans and lines of demarcation
- Ensure projects are efficiently, cost effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department process, procedures, industry standards and policies
- Participate in assigned project commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives
- Assist Legal in any regulatory filings, depositions and/or hearings
- Work with component OEMs to enhance/adapt their designs to better integrate with company philosophies
Education and Experience
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
- Professional Engineering (PE) certification strongly preferred
Experience
- 15+ years of experience planning, designing, and executing large-scale energy projects, including solar, BESS, wind, and hydrogen systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Understanding of generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE and all applicable industry codes and standards
- Knowledge of interconnection documentation including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies, and interconnection agreements
- Familiarity with ISO requirements and Transmission Owner requirements
- Strong project management and coordination abilities
- Capability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Performance tracking and reporting proficiency
- Ability to provide technical oversight and training
- Competency in scope development, bid evaluation, and contract processes
- Capability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines
- Professional interaction skills with all organizational levels and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision level
- Capacity to ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
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