Sr. Director Renewable Engineering

BHE Renewables, LLC is seeking a Sr. Director of Renewable Engineering for a full-time, on-site role in Phoenix, AZ or Des Moines, IA. The position involves leading technical planning, design, procurement, and construction of renewable energy projects, managing teams, and overseeing project management tasks. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, professional engineer designation preferred, and significant experience in renewable energy engineering and project management.
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This position is a Full-Time On-Site role in Phoenix, AZ or in Des Moines, IA.
Base Pay Range

$181,600.00/yr - $256,400.00/yr

The Sr. Director, Renewable Engineering position is responsible and accountable for completing technical work and directing others in the planning, designing, procurement, and construction of renewable energy development due diligence and projects, including new generation facilities and upgrades, energy storage, environmental, communications, asset acquisitions, new technology reviews, and other projects as assigned.

Leads the technical evaluation and due diligence on potential investments, acquisitions, research on new and proven equipment, and other business evaluations. This position will also be responsible for the technical components related to the preparation and administration of contracts, permit applications, environmental filings, and financial and regulatory filings, as well as reports, project schedules and plans, project financials, invoicing, and development and construction status of projects.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and guidance to the renewable energy engineering team in the technical planning, designing, procurement, and construction of renewable energy development due diligence and projects, including new generation facilities and upgrades, energy storage, environmental, communications, asset acquisitions, new technology reviews, and other projects as assigned.
• Develop and implement standards, best practices, and processes for completing technical work in the planning, designing, procurement, and construction of renewable energy development due diligence and projects.
• Lead technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimating, budgeting, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking, and project cost projections, and managing multiple contractors on a project site.
• Conduct engineering investigations, studies, or advanced studies with complex investigations to prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations.
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments, technical input, or advanced technical leadership to staff.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution; preference for civil and electrical engineering disciplines.
• Professional engineer designation or advanced degree preferred.
• 8 years of related experience, including 3 years of supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently.
• Expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including the ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish the optimum sequence of events and identify required resources.
Seniority Level

Director
Employment Type

Full-time
Job Function

Engineering and Business Development

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Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Professional Development, 401K, Medical, Dental and Vision

About the Company:
BHE Renewables, LLC

Berkshire Hathaway Energy owns one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the U.S. Our commitment to the environment begins with the manner in which we generate electricity. A growing portion of our electricity generation mix now comes from environmentally cleaner sources such as wind, water, the sun and the earth’s natural heat.

As part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s expansion into the unregulated renewables market, a primary subsidiary – BHE Renewables – was developed to oversee unregulated solar, wind, hydro and geothermal projects.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables encompasses BHE Solar, BHE Wind, BHE Geothermal and BHE Hydro.

Company Size:
50 to 99 employees

Industry:
Other/Not Classified

Founded:
2011

Website:
https://www.bherenewables.com/