Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
Manage microgrid projects from initial customer contact, through engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Project technologies include Combined Cooling, Heat, and Power (CCHP) electromechanical systems utilizing gensets, solar arrays, battery energy storage systems, wind turbines, electric vehicle charging stations, boilers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), chillers, cooling towers, among other technologies. Project sizes vary drastically, are typically in the United States but can be in other countries, and cover commercial and industrial applications such as hospitals, hotels, sports complexes, production/manufacturing facilities across many industries, and more.
Typical work includes development of project schedules and budgets, and supporting the engineering team with scope development, as required. Risk management also required.
Additionally, support the engineering team, as required, ensuring compliance with all applicable RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices) standards and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and any other applicable regulations.
Responsibilities:
1. Support development/design of initial microgrid design process, interfacing with the customer.
2. Develop and manage project schedules and budgets using MS Project or other similar software.
3. Hold periodic status meetings on scope, schedule, and budget on a frequency that fits the size of the project.
4. Hold periodic internal meetings to report status of all projects from a scope, schedule, budget, and risk management perspective.
5. Manage and report on project risks.
6. Work with and manage team, as required, to prepare formal 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% design engineering drawing/calculation packages.
7. Support document reviews and quality control functions, as required, ensuring revision and configuration control of engineering packages.
8. Support internal/external audits and improvement methods of GridSwitch engineering process.
9. Site travel, as required, for walkdowns of project location to determine scope and interface with suppliers/construction team.
10. Work with CAD, CSA, mechanical, and electrical engineers to ensure project alignment across disciplines.
11. Interface with suppliers and customer to coordinate system design and equipment procurement, as required.
12. Support the construction of the microgrid on all fronts including permitting, RFIs, change orders, contractor management, as-built drawing updates, site meetings, etc.
Employment Standards:
Education – BS in Engineering or related technical field required. PMP certification preferred.
Experience – Approximately 8+ years’ experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment in a project management role.