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PowerFlex lists this Senior Project Engineer opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Scope of Job
As the Senior ProjectEngineeryou will support the company’s mission of engineering and constructing solar, storage, and EVSE projects.The SPEis responsible for managing all engineering aspects of commercial solar, storage, and EVSE opportunities from notice to proceed through construction and close out. Projects are typically between 500 kW and 10 MW in size. The position serves both the behind the meter and front of the meter projects.The SPE will be a key player in technical development and engineering, and be a self-starting, creative, and motivated individual who has a proven history of successfully building complex projects.
PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 8/30/26.
Location
This role would be required to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA. or New York, NY) or fully remote.
Responsibilities
75%-Project Execution Work with project team (internal project manager and coordinator, engineering, and third-party consultants) to manage engineering scope of a project, from site due-diligence andpermittingactivities to construction and commissioning activities
Ensure compliance with and continuity between Project Agreements (EPC, PPA, Leases, Interconnection Agreements) by effectively managing engineering firms and equipmentvendors, andensuring that the project as described in permit plans and contractsremainstechnically and economicallyfeasible.
Manage consultant solicitations for project specific requirements (e.g., relays, wetlands, civil, zoning, etc.) and manage consultant contracts throughout project execution
Oversee cadence with customer during design phase and construction phase
Organize design package with Engineering firms
Manage equipment procurement process and ensure cost-effectiveness of technical solution
Maintain equipment and engineering vendor relations
Maintain project budget and track cost changes throughout project
Perform inspections during the installation process
Manage utility commissioning and testing
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance Group, and Asset Management team for project close out and handoff
25%-Technical Review Support the due diligence and review of energy storage, microgrid, PV and EVSE design applications to valueengineer, ensure compliance, risk reduction, and design optimization.
Provide support for evaluation of third-party designs and controls schemes
Work with equipment vendors to ensure hardware, communications, and software platform meets customer, permitting and all technical requirements
Contribute to Design best practices and technical offerings that can be applied to different geographies and use cases
Overall project design and validation
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree: Electrical Engineering Preferred, other Engineering or STEM degree
4+ years of experience in Solar or BESS system design/project engineering
Experience with medium and high voltage equipment preferred
Experience with EVSE a plus
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Working knowledge of National Building & Electrical Code as it pertains to energy storage, photovoltaic and EVSE
Working knowledge of SCADA/relay/curtailment systems
Ability to articulate complex issues through succinct, cohesive summaries and presentations
Possess a diplomatic, persuasive, and articulate communication style
Ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail
Willingness to embrace and defend a culture of respect, communication, and accountability
Ability to travel periodically to job sites
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $128,610 - $157,190 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a seated position. Long hours oncomputerkeyboard.Prolongedperiods of standing and/or walking.
Working Conditions
Approximately80% of the time is spent in the office environment,utilizingcomputers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint,Publisherand Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment.Possibly20%of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or fieldtravelingto project sites.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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