Manager or Sr. Manager of Development Engineering, Avantus
$138-170k
Plus bonus
More information about location
Solar energy infrastructure
Be an early applicant
Solar energy infrastructure
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$138-170k
Plus bonus
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To innovate high-impact clean energy solutions that fight climate change and build a prosperous future for all.
Role
Who you are
- Experience in managing teams of engineers and designers
- Engineering Degree, (Civil Engineering preferred)
- 5-10+ years of relevant experience in utility scale solar
- Commercially minded engineer who can dive into details but can see how design considerations impact bigger picture (doesn’t lose the forest in the trees)
- Ability to work on projects independently, with minimal supervision, and self-review work
- Knowledge of site capacity analysis tools or other modeling tools required
- Ability to truly evaluate new technology or tools – layout and design considerations to modules, trackers, storage, land use, etc
- Knowledge of geotechnical and hydro engineering and impacts to overall project
- Ability to optimize a project design, finding ways to lower the cost of a project
- Knowledge of cost drivers for project design
What the job involves
- The Sr. Manager delivers on our current mid- to-late-stage projects and supports our growing pipeline
- They provide guidance to cross-functional project teams on site constructability, engineering study impacts (Geotech, hydro) and key design levers
- This person is a key contributor to projects through entire project lifecycle, both managing a team and further building out process and team efficiencies
- The Sr. Manager works closely with Optimization Engineering teams to assess project cost-benefit (site, design, and technology) and works cross functionally, bridging development, engineering, procurement, and construction considerations
- Manage and bridge Development Engineering and Estimating team within broader cross-functional teams
- Opine on constructability considerations and help drive cost/benefit assessment around site conditions and design layout (early stage through EPC design work)
- Provide guidance to bound risk/opportunities on design and cost with imperfect/limited information. Guide discussion on sensitivities linked to project stage and available project information as project progresses through development lifecycle
- Collaborate with Optimization, Development, Permitting, EPC and Procurement teams to further build out processes and efficiencies on optimization assessments
- Participate in site visits and site assessment (impacts of site conditions, needed and timing of engineering studies, cost or design impacts of site features, etc.)
- Support buildout of tools and automation processes on design, layout, costing with optimization team with strong feedback loop with Development and EPC teams
- Value Engineering support through EPC partnerships
- Ensure EPC view on constructability, country/regional impacts to design/cost are considered within all project stages
- Focus on forward looking and innovative approaches are considered for best in market design, technology, and cost/construction considerations
- Pre-construction PV design and costing
- Design Optimization for LCOE
- Understand how design and cost considerations impact project through the project life
- Collaborative and knowledgeable on cross-functional aspects of design (cost, EPC, development, development engineering, procurement, operations)
- PV+Storage project (design and commissioning)
- Creative view to help solves challenging projects and incorporate innovation
- Able to build out cross-functional processes and communication flow to support efficiencies in growing pipeline
- Ability to effectively communicate between technical and commercial minded team members
- Experience in PV design, constructability in California, and the desert Southwest
Our take
Solar energy, being both clean and renewable, is a strong candidate to aid in decreasing carbon footprints and combating climate change. Avantus, formerly 8minute Solar Energy, looks to pioneer the future of solar power by developing solutions to deliver reliable, low-cost clean energy globally.
The company has established itself as a leader in next-generation solar energy. It boasts achievements such as developing one of the largest solar clusters, and becoming one of the first renewables projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Its vast product suite includes solar generation and storage solutions, all designed to offer flexible and predictable output to the grid.
The company is expanding its portfolio to include smart power plants with integrated storage, with the potential to provide affordable, zero-emission energy on a large scale. With a robust development pipeline and significant financial backing, Avantus is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving clean energy goals.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Dec 2018
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $200m
Company benefits
- Annual bonus
- Flexible, remote-first work environment
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Family Planning Reimbursement
- Flexible PTO Vacation Policy
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
- Equal Paid Parental Leave for Mothers & Fathers
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Program (FSA)
- Commuter Program
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Remote Technology Perks
- Financial Planning Advisory
Company HQ
Marina, San Diego, CA
Leadership
Cliff Graham
(CEO)Previously the Chief Development Officer of 174 Power Global, Board Member of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC, Senior US VP of EDF Renewables and Exec Director of NextEra Energy Resources.
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