Entering the wind trade in Tacoma, WA typically begins with a specialized apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 wind energy workers nationwide, with a growing presence in regions like Tacoma, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Tacoma earn an average of $931.29 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $879 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
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 Energy Jobs With DEA David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, 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. 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 >>Job Summary: The Solar Installation Lead is responsible for leading the installation of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems, ensuring all installations meet safety standards and company policies. Main Responsibilities: • Lead a team of technicians in the installation and repair of solar systems • Maintain accurate records of installation activities • Develop and implement procedures to improve installation efficiency • Provide training and guidance to junior technicians Essential Skills and Qualifications: • Licensed Journeyman Electrician • Valid Driver's License • Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation • Leadership and management skills
See More Details >>Overview: Responsible for the overall estimating process across the Mastec Renewables sector. Partner with VP of Business Development to assess current processes, drive consistency in approach, tools, vision across Mastec Renewables. Assist in hiring, coaching, and developing estimating professionals across the organization. Serve as senior level mentor for estimating efforts across the sector. Responsible for the efficiency and accuracy as well as process improvements that will support the growth of Renewables sector. Location & Travel: Preference may be given to candidates that can be located in or near one of our office locations: Indianapolis, IN, Fargo, ND or Phoenix, AZ. This can be remote position dependent upon candidate skill set and years of experience. This position can expect to support our business across the United States in multiple time zones. This position can expect to travel at least 50% or more. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business-from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We've built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry. MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure Responsibilities: • Responsible for the overall estimating process across Mastec Renewables • Standardize processes for working with support departments; including Project Controls, Engineer, and Procurement • Standardize package for estimate reviews and distribute in advance • Partner with VP of Business Development to secure current and upcoming revenue to support Mastec Renewables 'growth plans • Partner with Operational Vice Presidents to assess current processes, drive consistency in approach, tools, vision across Mastec Renewables • Establish and maintain a process to obtain and analyze historical data from projects • Assist in hiring, coaching and developing estimating professionals across the sector • Serve as senior group-level mentor for estimating efforts across Mastec Renewables (including succession and mentoring plans) • Obtain a deep knowledge of and experience with Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems to ensure competitiveness in the marketplace • Maintain rapport with network of contacts and support Business Development when required • Work closely with Business Development professionals on business leads • Support overall strategy based on strategic plan of Mastec Renewables • Effectively build and lead a team of cross functioning estimating professionals within Mastec Renewables • Observe applicable current events, business trends and activity of competitors in order to gain information to make good business decisions and improve our strategy • Manage and execute the estimating process • Effectively communicate estimating efforts across Mastec Renewables • Seek out and use industry sources and consumer information • Travel to various service line locations as needed Qualifications: Education and Work Experience Requirements: • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a Business-related field or equivalent experience • 10-15 years in large-scale construction (commercial or industrial) or service-related fields • Experience leading large-scale teams required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Mastec's Zero Injury principles • Possess strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills • Excellent computer skills • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment • Work well under pressure, and ability to meet timelines and deadlines • Work well independently • Possess strong leadership abilities • Maintain a positive attitude while working with team members and customers • Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents • Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community • Effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form What's in it for You Financial Wellbeing • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation • Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage • Emergency Travel Assistance Program • Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 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