Senior Manager, Development Engineering

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 Sr. Manager – Development Engineering 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 work in our Engineering team out of the Oakland, CA headquarters, reporting to the Director of Engineering and lead the Development Engineering group to design, develop & optimize utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems. The ideal candidate will utilize existing company processes and resources, as well as implement improvements to enhance the capabilities of the group. This position will also support Development to evaluate and entitle projects, as well as transition projects to pre-construction for execution. Candidates may be based remotely in the U.S., with periodic travel to our Bay Area home office and other company locations.

Core Responsibilities

• Sourcing, organizing and evaluating site diligence to develop accurate constraints, with a particular focus on environmental, AHJ setback, screening and stormwater requirements
• Evaluation and selection of equipment (modules, racking, inverters, batteries) to optimize energy vs cost
• Developing site intake and evaluation checklists to facilitate site feasibility, risks and costs
• Produce cost effective project plans, with an emphasis on constructability and long-term asset management
• Lead and mentor team of Development Engineers and Designers
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including M&A, Development, Power Marketing, Procurement, Construction and Asset Management
• Maintain quality and repeatability in analysis, reports, designs and engineering processes and deliverables

Qualifications and Experience

• Shall have direct and demonstrable experience working for a Developer, EPC or IPP company and understand the specific and unique challenges of a business of our type within the industry
• 6+ years of industry experience in Utility scale sector of Renewables
• BS in applicable Engineering discipline for the industry is required. Advanced degree a plus if it applies to the subject matter. Professional certifications are highly desirable
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D, HydroCAD, PVCase (or equal), standard GIS tools, Microsoft Office Suite
• Understand the use of software packages PVSyst, SAM, ETAP, LPile and similar
• Must be able to clearly communicate tasks and goals to team members and an ability to break down large tasks and initiatives into actionable tasks for specific team members to execute
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, independently and meet deadlines across multiple internal and external stakeholders
• 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

Benefits Package

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
• 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. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.