Associate, Development Engineering
Copia Power
Support development engineering for renewable projects with design, modeling & analysis.
27 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Office Full-Time
Company Size
64 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Construction
Asset Ownership
Renewable Energy Projects
Data Center Infrastructure
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Solar
Energy Storage
Infrastructure
Data Centers
Energy Transition
Large-scale Infrastructure Assets
Role
What you would be doing
preliminary designs
solar assessment
energy modeling
autocad design
vendor review
project optimization
- Support Copia Development Engineering by creating and managing preliminary designs and studies for all projects in the development stage.
- Manage on site solar resource assessment and deployment.
- Work with project stakeholders to optimize projects for offtake, LCOE, IRR, etc. prior to EPC LNTP
- Provide technical input to the Approved Vendor List process by reviewing engineering consultants, equipment vendors (including emerging technologies), engineers of record and EPC contractors.
- Contribute to the development of all Development Engineering processes for more accurate and efficient evaluation of projects and completion of relevant tasks.
- Contribute to the development of energy assessment/production modeling and performance testing standards.
- Coordinate best practices and design standards with Copia EPC team to ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle
- Perform in-house preliminary designs 10% level using AutoCAD/Civil3D, PVcase layout generating software, and internal tools.
- Develop energy resource assessment models.
What you bring
bachelor’s degree
renewable energy
microsoft office
cad tools
pvsyst
critical thinking
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to gather, organize, and draw conclusions from data.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution.
- Ability to work from Copia Office (Washington, D.C.; Salt Lake City, UT; Lake Oswego, OR; or Dana Point, CA) minimum of 3 days a week.
- Experience and knowledge in engineering and renewable development.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including discretion in handling confidential information and in communicating with third parties.
- Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles
- 1-2 years of Renewable Energy experience
- Basic understanding of civil, structural and electrical engineering design.
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and identify critical items.
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office, CAD tools and PVsyst or equivalent energy modeling software
- Wellness and cell phone credits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid company holidays
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- must have existing us work authorization; no employer sponsorship provided.
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Company
Overview
15 GW Renewables
Renewable Energy Capacity
Developing wind and solar energy infrastructure across the U.S.
12 GW Data Centers
Data Infrastructure Capacity
Building large-scale data-center campuses to support cloud computing needs.
$1.2B Loan
Construction Financing
Supported by Carlyle's financial commitment for infrastructure development.
4 GW Execution
Project Execution Track Record
Experienced team with a proven history of delivering large-scale projects.
- Fusing solar, storage, transmission, and data-center elements into unified energy campuses.
- Team showcases rare combined experience in executing projects.
- Creates one-stop gigawatt-scale campuses integrating data centers with renewable generation.
- Deliver quality work, on‑time & on‑budget
- Seek and provide constructive feedback
- Provide viable solutions
- Communicate positively & effectively
- Be curious; continuously learn & improve
- Build projects that last
- Foster direct, open & inclusive relationships
- Be an active member of the team
- Embrace & drive change
- Take ownership and engage in constructive conflict
- Collaborate & follow through on commitments
- Elevate others
- Create opportunities for fun
- Embrace the joy of work & relationships
- Take pride in our accomplishments and celebrate often
- Practice a culture of safety
- Lead by example
- Seek continuous improvement and education
- Act safely and plan for contingencies
- See something, say something. Everyone has stop work authority
- Act with integrity
- Make fiscally responsible decisions
- Improve our local communities
- Always keep our stakeholders in mind
- Foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all interactions
15+12 GW
Renewable Energy & Data Centers
The company is actively developing projects equivalent to 15 gigawatts of renewable energy and 12 gigawatts of data center campuses in the United States.
- Committed to developing, constructing and owning large‑scale U.S. infrastructure assets to accelerate decarbonization
- Backed by Carlyle to support rapid investment and innovation in energy transition infrastructure
- No publicly disclosed net‑zero target date or science‑based emissions reduction goals
- No reported Scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions data or participation in emissions‑reduction initiatives tracked by DitchCarbon
5.0/5.0 Rating
Glassdoor Diversity Score
Highlighted as the company's rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
- Committed to creating a diverse environment that empowers personal and professional development
- “We seek out and invite differences, as they create better ideas, better products, and happier customers.”
- CEO Ray Henger: “We are committed to prioritizing diversity and inclusion in everything we do, from hiring, to developing talent, to building green infrastructure.”
- Culture statement highlights 'diverse and inclusive' environment
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