Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Wind Energy practice in Apple Valley, Minnesota (MN)! • The qualified individual will lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team while building and managing relationships with key clients • Coordinate or direct permitting, risk assesment, engineering, design or construction activities throughout the life span of a wind energy project to ensure that client's needs and objectives for development and construction are met • Leadership responsibilities include: • Operating with integrity and sound business principals • Providing vision, business planning and strategy • Establishing goals • Building and maintaining positive client relationships • Having open communication with your partners and team • Growing and leading a land development practice • Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor • The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business • With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership • 6+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license • Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects • Experience with greenfield and/or repowering of wind projects throughout the life span of the development and construction of projects • Extensive client contacts and relationships with renewable energy developers, owner-operators, EPCs, and teaming partners • Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS • Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S. • Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables • Market Kimley-Horn’s firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio • Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects • Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications • Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations • Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution • Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality) • Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization • Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner • Demonstrated ability to manage wind energy projects profitably Compensation Range: • Base Salary $120,000 - $160,000 • This position is elegible for performance based bonus compensation At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years! Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution. • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays. • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses. • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
See More Details >>North Wind is a leading independent supplier of complex hypersonic and Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) systems and services. Leveraging decades of specialized experience, North Wind delivers hypersonic and RDT&E capabilities through five complementary business segments: Applied R&D; Test Articles and Critical System Components; Test Facility Design & Build; Test Services; and Flight Testing & Flight Systems. The Company’s offerings span the full life cycle of aerospace & defense and commercial systems, including end-to-end turnkey solutions. Learn more at www.north-wind.com. Summary As a Chief Engineer at North Wind, you will be at the forefront of our engineering initiatives, overseeing critical projects that shape the future of hypersonic technology. This role is pivotal in ensuring our engineering teams deliver high-quality solutions while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Responsibilities • Lead and manage engineering projects from conception through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives. • Support business development initiatives, including but not limited to market/competitor analyses, business capture plans, customer cultivation, customer visits and activities, competition status/intelligence, and other test services/engineering opportunities. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, researchers, and project managers to refine and enhance design processes. • Guide and determine technical direction of projects using advanced technical principles, theories and concepts including the development of new principles and concepts. • Review and propose revisions to technical solutions to ensure project goals can be achieved. • Act as an advisor and mentor to other engineers on advanced technical research studies and applications. • Maintain accurate documentation of engineering processes, designs, and modifications. • Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to implement cutting-edge techniques and maintain operational excellence. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred. • 15+ years related experience. • Background knowledge required in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with familiarity and experience using software tools such AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, RISA 3D, STAAD, Ansys, etc. • Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project) • Experience in the design, maintenance, and operation of wind tunnels preferred. • Excellent communication and documentation skills. • Proven leadership experience with a coaching/mentorship mindset. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. • Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to technology, candidates must be “U.S. Persons” as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports a safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
See More Details >>Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for. • *The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the staff engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the senior and principal engineer levels.** • *This is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days remote. Up to 25% travel, with options for using a company vehicle or submitting mileage for reimbursement.** • *Position Summary** We are seeking a highly skilled Wind Reliability Staff Engineer to join our team. The role involves supporting substation maintenances, outages, and controls-related activities pertaining to an expanding fleet of wind farms across our three service territories. This individual will provide operational and performance engineering support for a 4GW+ fleet of Vestas, GE, and Siemens wind turbines. Willingness to occasionally climb wind turbines for educational and small project purposes is desired. This role will require occasional on-call availability to support plant outage troubleshooting and restoration. Familiarity with component failure rate calculations and other reliability engineering concepts is strongly preferred. Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the field. Independently determines & develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer/supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals &/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines. • *Essential Responsibilities** + Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements. + Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines. + Works under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc. + May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. + Under the direction of a higher-level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes. + Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers. + May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel &/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies. + Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects. • *Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $79,800-$103,666)** • *Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred. + 2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines. + Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. + EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred. • *Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $94,600-$126,134)** • *Minimum Requirements** + Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. + 5+ years relevant engineering experience EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required. + Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. + Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need. • *Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $109,300-$152,766)** • *Minimum Requirements** + Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. + 9+ years relevant engineering experience + PE (Professional Engineer) registration required. + Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. • *Preferred Requirements for All Levels** + Project Management experience + Knowledge of Wind Turbines + Experience in Electric Controls and Computer Networking + Experience with Substation Relays + Familiarity with Transformers, Generators, and NERC Compliance Activities(a plus) As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $79,800.00 to $152,766.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. 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See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in St. Paul, MN typically begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Training programs last about one to two years, requiring extensive hands-on training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 9,566 wind energy jobs nationwide, with a projected growth of 60% by 2033. Wind energy technicians in St. Paul, MN earn an average of $2,590 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $61,770 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training offer comprehensive training programs, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
