DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Location

USA REMOTE

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get the results that matter.

With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability.

With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects.

Zelestra is made up of 900+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Responsibilities

The Development Engineer will join Zelestra's US Engineering team to support technical aspects of the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and M&A activities in the US. The Development Engineer will perform technical due diligence of existing and proposed solar, wind, and hydrogen projects; support permitting and preliminary design during early development; support EPC package preparation and contractor selection; and coordinate with corporate technical resources in the execution of work. 

• Reports to US Engineering Management to obtain work assignments, assess priorities, inform management on issues and seek their counsel as required, and obtain training and direction.
• As necessary, report to internal stakeholders (project development team, corporate functional resources, M&A team, and Project Management) on project work assignment at intervals established for the assignment.
• Support the technical assessment of solar PV/Wind projects in USA in support of ongoing project acquisitions. 
• Support and perform technical activities of utility-scale solar, wind and hydrogen energy projects from site identification to the start of construction.
• Engage with staff to support land acquisition, environmental, permitting, site layout, long lead procurement, transmission, interconnection, EPC package preparation, and design activities.
• Provide support on the preparation of project capital estimates for EPC of projects using latest project estimates, contractual obligations, and operating projections
• Support energy offtake, financing, and project M&A discussions, including due diligence activities.
• Ensure project tasks are progressing on schedule and within budget.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide information throughout the development and EPC process.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate technical aspects of project, define site characteristics and develop relationships with local stakeholders.
• Remain abreast of renewable energy technologies and their application to utility-scale projects in the United States and the national industry trends impacting the future of solar and renewable development opportunities and their competitiveness as they relate to customers.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with at least 2 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Masters degree in engineering field desirable.
• Licensed Professional Engineer of ability of obtain Professional Engineering licensing preferred.
• Requires knowledge of renewable energy technical standards and practices; and  the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
• Existing professional relationships with renewable energy technical providers a plus. 
• Able to work independently once provide work assignments, managing time effectively and being able to be responsive when working with a geographically diverse team.  Strong prioritization, communication and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite of tools.  Experience with PV design and production tools a plus

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