Design Engineer

About the Role

Industry: Renewable Energy l Solar l Wind l Battery   
Location: USA 
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent 
Reports To: VP of Engineering 

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.  

Role Overview

Responsible for early to late stage (through IFC) engineering efforts on a project basis. Verifies and coordinates site specific engineering designs and ensures they align with Zelestra standards. 

Role Requirements

• Minimum experience 1-2 years in engineering companies developing similar functions.
• BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• Willingness to obtain PE license

Role Responsibility

• Ensure engineering designs and contracting align with Zelestra standards (including the creation of new standards where appropriate) and incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.
• Lead coordination (with internal and external stakeholders) of the 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC engineering packages for solar/BESS/Wind
• Lead developing technical scopes of work (including templates) for LNTP, EPC, & owners engineering efforts
• Maintain repositories for lesson’s learned and project designs
• Utilize the Zelestra early and late stage processes during the design and construction of projects
• Support reviewing project estimates and ensure they meet the project specific design basis
• Support major equipment selection for solar/wind/BESS
• Key contact for all project related technical issues and technical scope
• Attend monthly owner meetings to ensure deliverables are met
• Follow Zelestra design engineering processes

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