The Project Engineer, Renewable Energy Consultant, will assist in providing renewable energy project reviews and technical due diligence to support the advisory team. The role will contribute to the technical review of renewable energy projects and portfolios for investors, financing parties, developers, and project owners. The role may be hired as Associate Renewable Energy Consultant or Renewable Energy Consultant commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience. Roles and Responsibilities • Carry out technical reviews of project designs, technology, contracts, environmental and permitting, and other technical aspects of renewable energy projects. • Writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports. • Maintain internal project databases and related information. • Develop expertise in a core technical area while gaining experience in other fields such as technology reviews (wind/solar/storage), construction and equipment supply contracts, operating contracts, electrical and civil engineering, permitting, and financial model reviews. • Support successful project management for Advisory projects, ensuring client objectives and project deliverables are met. • Help maintain relationships with clients and equipment OEMs, addressing technical issues as needed. • Complete technical site visits for wind/solar/storage projects at various stages (development, construction, and operation) with support and training. • Ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-compliant delivery of assigned tasks. • Provide feedback to project managers on budgets when supporting projects not directly assigned to you. • Able to apply various methods, tools, and techniques effectively to solve complex problems. • Up to 20% travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Desirable Qualifications and Experience 2+ experience in a technical aspect of renewable energy project design or development. Advanced degree and EIT certification preferred. Experience in more than one renewable energy source: wind, solar, BESS. Experience in consulting, due diligence, and independent engineering. General Responsibilities Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure the best practice is met by both them and by their colleagues. Environmental: All employees are required to adhere to the Environmental Regulations and ensure best practice is met to protect the environment and to actively support the business to always protect the environment when working with clients, colleagues and contractors. Quality: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals. Flexibility: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company. Who are we looking for and why work at Natural Power? We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment and an excellent benefits package, including Competitive 401k plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD and STD Insurance, HRA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave, 11 holidays (6 public and 5 floating) and Paid Time Off. Our work and culture We have been pioneers of positive renewable change at Natural Power for 25 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career. Our valuesare at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse international community of experts who are innovative, inclusive and supportive of your own personal development. We also provide the highest quality of expertise, innovation and client commitment globally. These are just some of the great things you can help to deliver as part of our team. Diversity and Inclusion Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time. Want to find out more? You can find the full role profile for this vacancy attached below. Details of all of our currently available opportunities can be found on our website www.naturalpower.com/careers After the closing date, this role profile won’t be available on our website, so please save a copy when you apply.
See More Details >>In this role, you will be a key contributor to Meta's Global Energy Team, specifically the Clean Energy Asset Management Team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clean and renewable energy contracts and as needed, carbon reduction or carbon removal agreements, including: supporting/leading negotiations for amendments, ensuring contract compliance, monitoring project development and construction status, and reporting on financial and operational performance for operating projects. You will have the opportunity to master contract details, analyze financial and operational project performance, resolve disputes, and propose solutions. Energy Manager (Clean Energy Contracts) Responsibilities: • Serve as the ongoing owner for all of Meta's executed clean energy and carbon contract requirements • Create, maintain, update documents and data related to clean and renewable energy contracts • Track counterparty compliance with contract milestones and other deliverables • Respond to counterparty inquires and manage contract amendments, collateral, force majeure claims, and other issues as needed • Surface and resolve issues in ongoing contracts and project operations • Track and analyze clean energy operational project performance • Track and analyze renewable energy financial project performance • Track project progress through development and construction milestones and lead risk reporting against schedule and forecast • Manage approval and signature process for contract documents after execution • Support invoicing and reporting on clean energy contracts, and ensure that RECs, costs and project performance are consistent with contract terms and conditions • Coordinate with legal counsel, finance, accounting, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable and other key stakeholders Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in business, energy or environmental science, paralegal studies or similar • 5+ years of work experience with an corporate renewable energy buyer, IPP, owner operator, electric utility, energy supplier, or energy intensive industrial or consumer company • Experience managing a portfolio of renewable energy contracts, especially wind and solar energy supply contracts • Experience drafting official correspondence between counterparties and experience developing and maintaining partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders • Experience with G-Suite, Excel, Word, and Tableau • Experience in building cross-functional relationships • Experience analyzing and interpreting energy generation data, virtual PPAs, green tariffs, and wholesale energy market data About Meta: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com. $126,000/year to $179,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
See More Details >>About us We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. About Energy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. About the role 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 do In 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 operated. Our 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, presentations, white papers, and other general scientific and regulatory knowledge-sharing activities related to special analysis for the renewable industry What we offer • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits • Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace • 401(k) with company match • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits • Education reimbursement program • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company • Career advancement opportunities • *Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election* As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal About you What is Required • Bachelor s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • At least 6 years of experience on biology-related components of renewable energy or similar projects, or 6 years of experience in environmental and/or permitting experience in the US • Experience in: • Preparing or leading Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans or other wildlife management plans, and biodiversity assessments; OR • Preparing or reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design, mitigation options, and quantitative risk assessment; OR • Engaging with and contacts within the federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations; and • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening What is Preferred • Master s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred • Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage) • Experience with GIS as an assessment tool. • Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry • Capable of travelling to projects in development, construction, and operation sites in varying locations (10%-20% annual time) Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc. Requisition #cm9aexw1c000008lb4wj08chv
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Seattle, WA, typically begins with specialized training in wind energy technology, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 1 to 2 years, requiring many hours of training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 wind energy professionals nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,770, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees earn an average of $1,200 per week in Seattle, with a potential for experienced professionals to exceed $108,000 annually. Trade schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities.
