Senior Design Manager

Opportunity

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Engineering team is looking for a talented Senior Design Manger to help support the efforts of our fast-growing company.  Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI – the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO® brand through generations.

Overview

This position will lead our Design Engineer team in support of all Development and Pre-Construction Stage project designs & deliverables.  This role will report to the Director of Engineering and work out of the Oakland, CA headquarters, and will be expected to be onsite on a weekly basis.  The ideal candidate will utilize existing company tools and processes, as well as establish new tools and processes as required to ensure internal and external company experts and resources are in place for timely and accurate deliverables on tasks and projects. This position will also support contract technical reviews for EPCs, Equipment Inspections, Quality and Performance, as well as project quality during the construction phase with the support of Pre-Construction and Construction teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide leadership & mentorship to the Engineering team in professional development, best practices and cross training.
• Manage the design deliverables within the Engineering team in the day-to-day fulfilment of support to Development stage, and Construction stage activities.
• Define project & task scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution.
• Maintain quality and repeatability in analysis, reports, designs engineering processes and deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of direct and relevant industry experience in a management role within the utility-scale renewables sector.
• BS in applicable Engineering discipline for the industry is required. Advanced degree a plus if it applies to the subject matter.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of multi-disciplined individuals.
• Experience with AutoCAD and knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software required.
• Understand the use of software packages PSSE, ETAP of equivalent, PV Syst, SAM, LPile, Flow2D and similar.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, independently, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, with acute attention to detail and can complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be a task flexible, goal orientated, team contributor with proven communication and problem-solving skillsets.
• Must be able to clearly communicate tasks and goals to team members across departments.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
• Work-from-home policy
• Salary commensurate with experience

Note

Qualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.