Innovation Engineer

New Responsibilities

• Technical review of all projects within the three decarbonization pillars: Behind the Meter Decarbonization, Innovation in Operations, and Clean Fuels.
• Technical writing of business cases and presentations for emerging technologies.
• Ability to simplify complex technologies into core ideas.
• Adhere to NJNG PMO Process and Controls Framework.
• Continuously track and update all studies, projects, and emerging technologies.
• Support sustainability policy research needs, with an emphasis on technical and pragmatic solutions for sustainability and decarbonization.
• Meet with industry leaders to identify and showcase potential NJNG initiatives and how they could be integrated into the NJNG decarbonization strategy.
• Assess impacts of proposed internal initiatives to NJNG or societal greenhouse gas emissions reductions and progress toward goals.
• Investigate and provide technical analysis of vendor claims to determine true applicability of new and emerging technologies.
• Engineer test scenarios to evaluate, measure, and verify equipment capabilities.
• Assist in the construction management of projects to ensure that projects are installed in accordance with the contract, the design drawings, and best practices.
• Conduct field inspections during all stages of development through operations to interpret engineering design into an operable plant.
• Develop and respond to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Adapt to continuously shifting priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of clean energy experience.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills to evaluate complex technical information and support business case development.
• Self-directed with the ability to work both independently and as part of team to meet goals and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to implement, manage, and evaluate complex programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and apply emerging technologies to advance decarbonization objectives.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.