Technical Development Manager – C&I Energy

Description

• Perform, generate and review high level electrical SLD and site layouts as needed for PV+BESS solutions
• Lead technical oversight of C&I PV and PV+BESS projects from project origination, development, conception thru commissioning and O&M, acting as Owner’s representative.
• Serve as primary interface for third party Owner’s Engineers (OEs), ensuring their scope is well-managed and integrated with Prologis Standards.
• Conduct and/or oversee site Inspections including golden array walkthroughs, mechanical + electrical completions, and punch list item closeouts. Work closely with OE’s to ensure successful on-time completion of projects.
• Manage all the engineering elements provided by EPC vendors to support the project thru early development, budgeting / estimation, stakeholder management, and provide support as required on regulatory approval and interconnection agreement.
• Lead cost reduction efforts including researching design alternatives and value engineering. Enforce processes, best practices, and strategies for the design and execution of cost and schedule-efficient projects.
• Manage contractual relationships with Engineer Contractors/Consultants and coordinate with legal, as needed, to assist with contract negotiations and to resolve programmatic needs/requirements
• Help evaluate and support onboarding of new EPC’s by reviewing qualifications, technical standards and alignment with Prologis safety and quality standards.
• Provide as needed construction support / oversight / review of the engineering performed by our Contractors, Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) partners, and Subcontractors, as required for successful completion of projects. Assist as needed with procurement activities including technical requirements, review and contracting.
• Design drawings review and provide RFI support
• Provide Technical expertise and oversight around interconnections, system commissioning, meter installation and DAS Commissioning,

Requirements

• In depth experience in dealing with AHJ’s, Utilities, Permitting agencies and represent Prologis in the best possible way.
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Power Systems or Renewables.
• PE license preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of the interplay between system design, cost, project economics, and financed pricing
• Expert understanding of project development process from Design through Interconnection, Permitting and Construction
• Hands on experience in power generation, distribution, and other highly relevant industry.
• In-depth understanding of overall project (PV and BESS) interconnection requirements, solar array layouts, SLD’s, module selection, string sizing, ground coverage ratio, inverter selection, power factor requirements, cable sizing etc.
• Basic understanding of electricity market design, federal and state regulatory rules and issues, tariff structures, renewable energy, and renewable incentives
• 5+ years’ senior level experience in engineering, technical project management, or sales engineering, ideally in a PV and/or Utility Scale BESS environment Proficient in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Utility interconnection requirements, power purchase agreements, distributed solar, storage, EV and general renewable energy

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance