Renewable Energy Project Manager

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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future.

The Substation Practice is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Manager 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 this remote/hybrid-friendly position 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $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.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

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.