DEA’s Energy Business Unit is currently hiring for multiple experienced Renewable Energy Project Managers to lead the execution of utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS projects throughout the central, southwest, and western United States. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of renewable energy projects, developing and leading multi-disciplinary project teams, and managing and developing client relationships in the renewable energy industry all while maintaining/growing technical knowledge of renewable systems. These positions include growth opportunities for professional advancement, leadership, and increased responsibility. The location for these remote/hybrid-friendly positions is flexible with a preference for individuals who are based near one of DEA’s offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington. Project Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally • Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams • Develop the project understanding, approach, and work plan • Support proposal efforts for new projects • Manage the scope of services, schedule, and budget including project setup, execution, change management, and closeout • Manage communications among the project team and client • Manage multiple projects at any given time • Provide technical expertise during project meetings and to team members • Provide technical guidance to clients during development or preconstruction • Promote effective team working relationships • Attain or exceed project profitability expectations • Maintain the technical quality of the work • Implement the project QA/QC plan • Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled for each project • Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting, workload planning, revenue forecasting, contracting, and quality requirements • Some travel for business development and project execution may be required Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in civil/electrical engineering OR 10+ years professional experience in the power delivery or renewable energy • Professional Engineer license (PE) • Five (5) + years of applicable industry experience • Highly Technical understanding of substation, transmission, and collection system design, construction, and commissioning • Thorough knowledge of and how to use SEL AcSELarator Quickset/RTAC, GE Enervista, eTAP, Easypower, CDEGS, Bluebeam Revu, GE PSLF, Siemens PSS/E, PASCAD, CYMCAP • Demonstrated proficiency with project management processes and tools including CPM scheduling, budget analysis and controls, change management, and team management • Proficient with Microsoft Office • Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications • Three (3) + years of project management experience • Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) • Experience negotiating contracts for professional services • Experience delivering professional services for renewable energy owners, developers, or contractors • Experience with ISO interconnection process • Experience with AHJ permitting process Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance • Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution • Support for continuing education and training opportunities • Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay • 401k • Ownership opportunities afforded by working at an employee-owned company • Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule • Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health • Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals • Ability to work in a hybrid in-office/remote work setting • Potential salary range depending on experience and location is $125,000-$185,000 • The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Energy Jobs With DEA David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices throughout the United States. Our Energy Business Unit exists to provide resilient power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure design solutions so our communities can access safe, reliable, cost-effective, responsibly generated power. We plan and design medium to high voltage substation, transmission, distribution, and storage systems to support the development of power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure for utilities, renewable developers, data center owners, and contractors. For more than 45 years, David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations. DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Spokane, WA; Woodinville, WA.
See More Details >>Det Norske Veritas is seeking a Senior Permitting Biologist for Renewable Energy in Bellevue, WA. The role involves leading permitting efforts for renewable projects like wind and solar, supporting project development, and mentoring team members. The position emphasizes collaboration and aims to advance decarbonization while ensuring sustainable project siting and permitting. Strong communication skills are essential, and the work includes biological, permitting, and siting services. Position: Senior Permitting Biologist (Renewable Energy) Job Description Do you want to help lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy? Do you have a passion for permitting renewable energy projects, and furthering your professional development in a company that truly puts people first? Are you excited about working with a diverse, collaborative team at the world's largest renewable energy consultancy? At DNV our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. DNV's Environmental and Permitting Services (EPS) team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Permitting Biologist to help us provide comprehensive biological and permitting services in North America. You will be responsible for supporting project development, permitting, and owner's engineering activities for onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, energy storage and hydrogen projects, including support for the preparation of local, state, and federal renewable energy permit applications and management plans, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans and associated environmental impact studies. You will also be engaged in providing inputs to early phase siting and site characterization studies, assisting with field surveys, assisting with project due diligence activities and mentoring team members. What we doIn our EPS team we strive to develop long-term partnerships with our Customers, acting as their trusted advisor from the early site selection stage through to operations. As our Customers are at the forefront of the energy transition, our team focuses on being nimble, highly experienced, and driven by our mission to ensure renewable energy projects are safely and sustainably sited, permitted, and team The EPS team is comprised of siting, environmental, and permitting specialists who work directly with our Customers to help identify and address project risks. Our mission is to guide the sustainable, responsible growth of the renewables industry by providing innovative environmental and permitting expertise to support the greater good. To facilitate this work, excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount. Broadly, our work falls into three categories: Biological services, including field surveys, habitat conservation plans, corporate avian and bat protection plans, review of mitigation strategies, and associated permitting. Permitting services, providing support for permitting at the federal, state/provincial, and local level for wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen projects; including stakeholder engagement. Siting services, including layout optimization, acoustical measurements, noise impact assessments, shadow flicker studies, blade/ice throw assessments, glint and glare studies, and visual impact studies. This role is based at our DNV office in San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA), Oak Brook (IL), Chalfont (PA), Dallas (TX) or New York (NY), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US.What You'll Do Support renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies in North America and globally Support and prepare regulatory documents such as permit applications, authoring of environmental reporting documentation including critical issues analyses, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, mitigation and monitoring plans, offshore Construction and Operations Plans, enforcement action support and associated NEPA documents Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing and M&A activities Organize consulting activities with different stakeholder groups, including federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations Maintain sustainable relationships and good communication with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders Assist in business development activities including preparing proposals for each client/project, maintaining strong client relationships, and attending client meetings to support further service offering expansion Participate in DNV's thought leadership activities in coordination with the EPS Head of Section and Team Leads to organize publications,…
See More Details >>Geothermal Energy Discipline Leader Job Description: As a senior mechanical engineer with expertise in geothermal heating and cooling systems, you will lead a team of technical experts to grow our firm's geothermal capabilities. You will direct and manage the design of geothermal energy projects, develop staff, and assist in developing sales growth. Responsibilities: • Lead teams to create engineering designs including: geothermal systems master planning & studies; conceptual and basis of design technical documents; analyzing horizontal and vertical geothermal bore field systems; detailed design of geothermal heating and cooling systems for sustainability/energy efficiency/renewable energy/green buildings focused projects. • Design systems of moderate to high complexity as necessary to meet client requirements. Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and sign off on completed designs. Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. • Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. • Meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. • Perform site assessments and studies, as needed to ensure designs are aligned with industry standards and local requirements. • Act as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact. Collaborate with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to project management as necessary. • Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Qualifications: • Expertise in geothermal heating and cooling systems. • Leadership experience in directing and managing technical teams. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: • Opportunity to work on challenging and complex projects. • Collaborative and dynamic work environment. • Professional development opportunities. Note: This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The Geothermal Energy Discipline Leader may be required to perform other tasks and duties as needed.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Bellevue, WA, often begins with a specialized apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with Bellevue, WA, emerging as a key hub for wind energy jobs. Wind energy technicians in Bellevue earn an average of $2,857 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $110,000 annually. Trade schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
