Electrical Engineer Job Charlottesville area,Virginia USA,Engineering

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of nearly 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers.

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Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Project Management Department to manage and coordinate technical issues of renewable energy projects from development, through construction completion including continued operations support. Working in the Project Management Department on a collaborative Electrical Engineering team, this role will interface with the internal Development, Transmission, Construction and Operational teams, and oversee all major technical issues to ensure compliance with Apex’s technical standards.

In addition, the electrical engineer will ensure delivery of technical concept and engineering design of projects at various stages of their lifecycle as well as manage 3rd party electrical engineering and design work.

The Electrical Engineer role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and shift priorities on the go. The successful candidate will be well organized, comfortable in a dynamic environment, have strong attention to detail, and can synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for managing 3rd party engineers performing project substation, transmission line(s), and collection system designs;
Planning and coordinating of internal and external resources for technical due diligence of renewable energy projects;
Identify value-add and profitability influencers through technical analysis and preparation of proposals for improved planning and technical requirements;
Responsible for technical analyses to support project development, construction, and operational activities;
Responsible for the quality of the project technical concepts in accordance with the Company strategy and standards;
Develop and support request for proposals for engineering work, with Procurement, evaluate the submissions and make recommendations on consultant selection(s);
Prepare and clarify regional requirements and resource planning through coordination of the input of specialized skills, supported either from internal or external technical experts or by developing local partnerships for detailed engineering support.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, advanced degree preferred;
Three years minimum of related experience in electrical engineering design, specifically in substations and renewable energy systems;
Experience working with consulting engineering firms;
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