Sr. Electrical Engineer

About the role

NJR Clean Energy Ventures, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and manage technical teams in the execution of engineering and construction RFPs and the delivery of multiple commercial solar and CHP projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities with EPC contractors, landlords and tenants to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Project sizes range from 2 MW to 150 MW, with capital values up to $150M
• Typically oversees 1-4 concurrent projects, including direct oversight of onsite project management staff
• Lead a team of technical and project management professionals in the construction of various projects
• Manage and coordinate negotiation and execution of EPC agreements for all clean energy platforms
• Manage procurement activities, as applicable, to ensure timely completion within budget
• Oversee the review and approval of electrical and construction engineering plans
• Oversee the implementation of major O&M outages for various Clean Energy Ventures assets
• Develop, review and approve project commissioning plans and test procedures
• Oversee construction permitting and interconnection process
• Oversee and manage all landowner issues at the various project sites
• Aid in the preparation of various reports and presentations for senior NJR management
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships, fostering collaboration, accountability, and teamwork

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of experience leading various engineering and construction teams, including working on solar and energy project implementations
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 25-35% and spend necessary time at remote project locations