About the role

The Sr. Director, Electrical Engineering, will guide the engineering team on long term sighting and selection of system technologies. They will support interdepartmental collaboration, specifically with the Preconstruction and Delivery departments. This position will also lead and review offtake contracts from the point of view of engineering (NTP, Turnkey, & IPP). This will be applicable to all strategies One Energy is currently active on CS, DG, and Utility-Scale.

The position is fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and requires a broad understanding of most utilities throughout the US. This role requires a combination of highly developed technical skills, construction experience, administrative capability, and pricing understanding related to solar designs. The Sr. Director, Electrical Engineering will mainly collaborate with the Directors of Delivery and Development Engineering, and Director/VP leads from other departments.

What you'll do

• Oversee early-stage pricing effort through collaboration with the Preconstruction Department. 
• Understand monetization paths or acquisition structure to ensure alignment with design direction.
• Collaborate with Procurement to identify technology trends and establish AVL.
• Support the team with internal Delivery DG and LG set reviews.
• Provide senior engineering support on large utility scale projects including transmission level (up to 345kV) IX design, studies, and utility/ISO coordination.
• Maintain intimate familiarity of utility-scale solar products and specifications.
• Final Spec revisions to procure Transformer, Inverter, Racking, Switchgear, Communication, and other critical components.
• Interpret NTP, Offtake, and IPP contracts and recommend adjustments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering field required or engineering field applicable to the industry.
• Advanced engineering experience and professional license.
• Capable of stamping IX & Construction Sets as needed. 
• Successful experience of CS, DG, & Utility Scale design cycles from Conceptual design to Energization.
• Demonstrated experience on transmission level IX design (345kV Preferred)
• 12+ years of hands-on experience with design of PV systems in a professional environment.
• Carry a growth perspective to embrace new ideas and creativity to constantly push individual and team boundaries. 
• Proven ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience navigating, interpreting, and applying electrical and building codes.
• Understanding of greenfield project development process; maintain knowledge of Solar PV/BESS updates through continuous technical reading on latest products, design techniques, and construction strategies. 
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity.
• Organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of PVSyst.
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position will require; must carry an active driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Compensation:

Compensation Range: $170,000-$250,000 based on location and experience

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.