Job Description
Trina Solar International System Business Unit (ISBU) is the project development and investment business unit of Trina Solar, a global leader of smart energy solutions provider. Our team has established a track record of 5.5+ GW of grid-connected projects globally.
Trina Solar US Project Development & Investment team is looking for a highly accomplished Project Development Engineering Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Project Development, the engineer will work with cross-functional teams to deliver successful Renewable Energy solar and storage projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct technical DD to support project development team on site feasibility and viability
- Identifies appropriate interconnection points on the grid, submits interconnection requests to the applicable utility/ISO/RTO, interprets interconnection study results and negotiates with the utility to identify economic interconnection solutions
- Lead to develop PV and BESS system sitting strategy and plan based on the power supply and demand, distribution, and transmission constraints
- Lead to set the development strategy to minimize the cost for interconnection costs
- Manage a portfolio of utility interconnection applications from initial submission through fully executed Interconnection Service Agreements
- Creation of preliminary project designs along with accompanying production forecasts in PV Syst/Supports the modeling of project economics by supplying technical model inputs
- Provide engineering input and cost estimates for distribution level and transmission interconnection applications
- Perform distribution and transmission grid assessments to determine commercial viability of potential projects
- Assess storage technology and site location with respect to deliver maximum potential project value while minimizing execution and operating risks
- Supports the project sale process by answering technical due diligence questions from potential buyers, including working with 3rd party independent engineers to verify technical assumptions
- Management of 3rd party engineering consultants; including selection, price, scope and schedule negotiation, and deliverables acceptance
- Support for Request for Proposals (RFP) and support proposal development
- Assist to review transmission and ISO related technical parts of Power Purchase Agreements
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with minimal review and oversight
- Supports project acquisition due-diligence process
Relevant Experience:
- Track record of successfully supporting origination, development, and sale of solar and storage projects
- Four-year college engineering degree
- 5+ years’ experience (or equivalent) in: the renewable energy electric industry; renewable energy project development and grid interconnection
- Analysis and design applications for solar and energy storage systems
- Broad technical understanding of solar project development, including the ability to perform cost-benefit analyses of design variants to optimize economic outcomes
- Strong understanding of the technical requirements for specific projects, as well as industry trends in design, engineering solutions, equipment types, and technical risks
- Knowledge of medium voltage distribution and transmission systems a plus
Skills and Competence:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field from an accredited college or university, emphasis in power system preferred
- 5+ years engineering experience in utility or power sector, PV, or wind, industry
- Understanding of electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning
- Strong understanding of utility and ISO operations and transmission planning process
- Ability to simultaneously support multiple development projects across multiple states and regions
- Familiarity with storage and renewable trends in the electric market
- knowledge of energy storage value proposition and/or engineering and/or fundamentals of energy storage projects
- Able to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
- Engineering, analytical, and technical writing skills
- High attention to detail and strong organization skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Trina Solar Development US - ISBU offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our work. Together, we advance industry and drive innovation.
Trina Solar Development’s benefits include: 16 PTO days and 12 holidays. Fully paid PPO health insurance for our employees, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short term and long-term company paid disability, competitive 401(k) with company match.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Trina Solar Development US - ISBU (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- renewable energy project development (Preferred)
- grid interconnection (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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About Trina Solar
CEO: Jifan Gao
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.trinasolar.com