Project Development Engineer at Ameresco responsible for measuring and modeling energy efficiency improvements. Collaborating on energy and water conservation and renewable energy opportunities in the Northeast Region.
About the role
- Senior Renewable Energy Engineer focusing on solar and wind consultancy projects. Overseeing technical due diligence and ensuring project delivery from feasibility to operational monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage technical due diligence assignments, advising clients through the financial close phase.
- Assess and mitigate technical risks across project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
- Coordinate with legal, insurance, and financial advisors to ensure comprehensive project evaluations.
- Review and negotiate key contracts (e.g., EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine Generator Supply agreements) for both solar and wind projects.
- Oversee project feasibility studies, providing detailed technical input from preliminary assessments to full economic analysis.
- Monitor construction progress, ensuring alignment with design specifications and best practices.
- Manage EPC and O&M tender preparations, participate in contract negotiations, and guide clients through the award process.
- Conduct on-site project acceptance testing and commissioning, collaborating with contractors to resolve issues and ensure project milestones are met.
- Oversee project operations, supporting clients during the operational period to optimize performance and ensure long-term asset integrity.
- Conduct thorough technical reviews of project permits, designs, and resource assessments.
- Lead and document technical inspections during construction and commissioning phases.
- Propose strategies for risk mitigation, drawing on comprehensive knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycles.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with specialized training or experience in renewable energy (wind and/or solar).
- Minimum of 5 years in renewable energy, with at least 3-5 years in wind and/or solar consultancy.
- In-depth experience as both a Lender's and Owner's Technical Advisor, handling technical due diligence, particularly in PV EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine contracts.
- Proven ability to manage and execute Owner's Engineer responsibilities, including design review, project management, and technical advisory throughout the development, construction, and operational phases.
- Hands-on experience with construction monitoring and inspections, guiding clients through the construction process to ensure adherence to technical and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project goals.
- Competency in reviewing and overseeing acceptance testing and commissioning activities performed by contractors.
- Familiarity with feasibility studies and resource assessments for solar and wind projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to assess technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support both TDD and OE functions across CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
- Excellent project management skills, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing timelines, and aligning project deliverables with client expectations.
- Proficient in technical software tools relevant to both TDD and OE roles.
- High level of organization, capable of managing complex, concurrent projects while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule targets.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information clearly.
- Willingness to travel for short assignments across Africa, as required.
- Fluent in spoken and written English. French and/or Portuguese language skills are advantageous.
Benefits
- Salary in line with your level of experience.
- Salary package: laptop, medical aid allowance, phone allowance, 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th month (end of year bonus).
- Flexible working /Home office.
- An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of more than 37 nationalities.
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