Job Summary:
We are searching for a seasoned and strategic Head of Engineering to lead our client’s engineering team and drive the successful development and execution of renewable energy projects across wind, solar, BESS, and potentially other emerging technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Head, Technical & Construction Services, establish, lead, and manage the engineering section of the company’s core project delivery team that will be responsible for the following:
- In cooperation with subject matter experts within the company’s development teams, develop the engineering criteria to apply to company’s solar, wind, storage and transmission projects.
- Working with the company’s development teams:
- Provide technical input to the project definition stage for projects; and
- develop the technical requirements for project procurements (engineering, components supply, EPC contracts, construction contracts, etc.).
- Review & approve all engineering submissions by project counterparties during execution.
- Where projects employ Owner’s Engineers (“OEs”), provide technical direction to, and take accountability for the work product of the OEs.
- Provide technical oversight to the site engineers installed at project construction sites.
- Provide engineering support for resolution of technical issues during construction, commissioning, and energization.
- Provide technical input requested from the company’s O&M group in respect to procurement of services to support operations.
- Provide engineering support for capital improvement/maintenance projects undertaken by the company’s O&M group.
- Provide engineering support for resolution of technical issues arising during plant operations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in engineering leadership roles within the renewable energy industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Masters degree would be ideal.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale wind, solar, BESS, and/or other relevant renewable energy projects.
- In-depth knowledge of renewable energy technologies, engineering principles, and construction practices.
- Strong understanding of the commercial aspects of renewable energy project development.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate a team, collaborate effectively across departments, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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