TO APPLY, VISIT OUR SITE AT CAREERS.FIU.EDU AND SEARCH FOR 535595. Research Specialist II - Wind Engineering - 535595 Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good. Job Summary Manages the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER) safety including training of personnel/students and installation and maintenance schedules for all facility equipment. Instructs others in the use, operation and preventative maintenance for all tools and equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to work orders, inventory and repairs. Oversees the construction of testing specimens and assists with technical reports to clients. • Conducts risk management, and helps develop risk management metrics for the Wall of Wind Experimental Facility (WOW EF); such metrics are needed by funding agencies for reports and proposals. • Interprets and implements policies and procedures as they apply to an assigned area of responsibility. May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary. • Develops, maintains, and enforces laboratory safety policies to ensure compliance with FIU and EH&S requirements. • Proactively identifies and mitigates safety-related risks to help achieve a target of zero incident reportables to FIU and sponsoring agencies • Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification from a department administrator. • Instructs others in the use, operation and preventative maintenance for all tools and equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to work orders, inventory and repairs. • Manages personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, and emergency contact information. • Provides user training to ensure (i) safety of users, researchers, staff, and students, and (ii) secure operations within the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER), especially for the WOW EF. • Assists with technical reports to clients and progress reports to funding agencies. • Works with WOW EF staff members to perform a variety of experimental testing for clients requiring a high degree of proficiency. Oversees specimen construction and instrumentation. • Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's rules and regulations. • Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and five (5) years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and ten (10) years of relevant experience. Desired Qualifications Experience working in construction and lab environments. Advertised Salary: · $75,000 - $85,000 Work Schedule · Begin time: 8:30 AM · End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s) Operating University Vehicles (all types) Pre-Employment Requirements • Driver's License Check • Expanded Background Check Other Information • Ability to work flexible hours as needed. • This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract) For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 535595 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Miami, FL 33199 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Miami, FL 33199: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Apply for Job Job Opening ID 535595 Location Engineering Center Full/Part Time Full-Time Review Date 08/08/2025 Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About FIU Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good. Job Summary Manages the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER) safety including training of personnel/students and installation and maintenance schedules for all facility equipment. Instructs others in the use, operation and preventative maintenance for all tools and equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to work orders, inventory and repairs. Oversees the construction of testing specimens and assists with technical reports to clients. • Conducts risk management, and helps develop risk management metrics for the Wall of Wind Experimental Facility (WOW EF); such metrics are needed by funding agencies for reports and proposals. • Interprets and implements policies and procedures as they apply to an assigned area of responsibility. May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary. • Develops, maintains, and enforces laboratory safety policies to ensure compliance with FIU and EH&S requirements. • Proactively identifies and mitigates safety-related risks to help achieve a target of zero incident reportables to FIU and sponsoring agencies • Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification from a department administrator. • Instructs others in the use, operation and preventative maintenance for all tools and equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to work orders, inventory and repairs. • Manages personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, and emergency contact information. • Provides user training to ensure (i) safety of users, researchers, staff, and students, and (ii) secure operations within the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER), especially for the WOW EF. • Assists with technical reports to clients and progress reports to funding agencies. • Works with WOW EF staff members to perform a variety of experimental testing for clients requiring a high degree of proficiency. Oversees specimen construction and instrumentation. • Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's rules and regulations. • Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and five (5) years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and ten (10) years of relevant experience. Desired Qualifications Experience working in construction and lab environments. Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $75,000 - $85,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s) Operating University Vehicles (all types) Pre-Employment Requirements • Driver's License Check • Expanded Background Check Other Information • Ability to work flexible hours as needed. • This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract) How To Apply Prospective Employee If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume. • This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. How To Apply Current Employee As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. • This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station). Pay Transparency Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
See More Details >>Our Business Tax Services ("BTS") practice provides our clients a broad range of tax services across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. Within the BTS practice we serve renewable energy clients that develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, battery storage, geothermal, biomass, and fuel cell projects. If you have a passion for renewable energy and sustainability and have relevant experience, Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") may be the place for you! Experience with partnership taxation in other industries and a willingness to learn and retool in the renewable energy industry is an option. A career at Deloitte Tax will provide you with the opportunity to provide high-value tax services to some of the world's largest companies in the renewable energy industry. Be on the cutting edge of a rapidly growing practice and work with a well-respected team of experience and knowledgeable industry professionals! Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st 2026. What you'll do As a Senior within the Sustainability: Renewable Energy practice, you will advise clients on tax issues related to renewable energy clients and projects. The ideal candidate is invested in the team's success and effectively facilitates workstreams while working with leadership to identify process improvements and opportunities for new services. The Senior Consultant will ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables. The ideal candidate will monitor current and proposed tax legislation and regulations related to renewable energy and sustainability, as well as implement client outreach strategies. Responsibilities will include: • Support renewable energy client engagements and participate in the targeting of new clients • Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advising clients on the potential benefits and eligibility requirements related to: • IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit • IRC section 45 Production Tax Credit • IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit • IRC section 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit • Preparation of tax returns and provide advisory services related to the modeling and structuring of renewable energy tax equity structures, such as: • Partnership flip • Sale-leaseback • Pass-through lease • Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships • Demonstrate sound judgment and a quality-first mentality with respect to evaluating eligibility for various fact patterns • Develop process with our colleagues in other technical specialties and other materials to perform benefit calculations • Collaborate with member firms, including Advisory and Consulting, to execute work streams, such as valuation studies, tax equity modeling, and life cycle assessment ("LCA") studies • Identify potential issues and propose solutions to leadership, as well as implement process improvement strategies • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients • Provide support with various internal initiatives and special tax related projects The Team We have dedicated tax professionals that are committed to executing on implementing our firm strategy with respect to supporting our clients with their Sustainability initiatives. The professionals that support this important Strategic Growth Offering are based in various service lines across tax. Business Tax Services ("BTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax. Deloitte delivers a holistic and coordinated approach to complex tax issues. BTS subject matter and industry specialists provide services relevant to the multiple jurisdictions and countries where our clients do business. We assist clients with their global tax challenges and help them to transform their tax department and to create greater impact for their organization. Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government incentives, and tax management consulting. Qualifications Required • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, law, business administration, economics, or related field • 3+ years' experience in related field • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve • Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel • Excellent research and writing skills • Excellent presentation and communications skill • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA • If not CPA eligible: • Licensed attorney • Enrolled Agent • Certifications: • Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA) • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Preferred • Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM • Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities • Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment • Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions • Previous Big 4 or large CPA or law firm experience The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,570 to $151,580. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html #scefy24 #DSFY26 btstax All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Miami, FL, typically begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge. This training can be pursued through community colleges, technical schools, and industry programs, often lasting between several months to two years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a growing demand for wind energy professionals, with projections indicating a 60% increase in wind turbine technician jobs by 2033. In Miami, the average wind energy technician earns approximately $616 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $750 per week. With the wind energy sector expanding rapidly, Miami offers promising opportunities for those entering this dynamic field, supported by a growing number of training programs and industry partnerships.
