Senior Solar & BESS Engineer (Saratoga Springs, NY / Seattle, WA / Golden, CO)

OverviewThe Senior Solar & BESS Engineer serves as a key resource within the construction team, 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. Role may be hired as Project Engineer level or Senior Project Engineer level commensurate with candidate’s experience and qualifications.Roles and ResponsibilitiesLead and contribute to the technical review of renewable energy projects for potential investors, developers, and project owners.Lead and contribute to writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports.Review project designs and generation technologies and studies for code compliance, industry standards, and project requirements.Develop skills in a core area of expertise as well as cross-train in different technical fields such as technology reviews (wind/solar/storage), construction and equipment supply contracts, operating contracts, electrical engineering, civil engineering, permitting, and financial model reviews.Conduct site visits for wind, solar, and energy storage projects across development, construction, and operational phases.Responsible for the on-time, on-quality and on-budget delivery of tasks assigned to you.When supporting projects not specifically assigned to you ensure appropriate feedback is provided to the project manager on project budgets upon completion of tasks.Provide clear technical advice and communicate complex issues to clients.Demonstrate good communication skills, both oral and written, vertically and across the organization.Maintain and improve internal project databases and information.This position may require up to 20% travel.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college in Engineering or related technical discipline,3+ years of experience and/or experience in a technical aspect of renewable energy project design or development with focus on solar and/or energy storage.Desirable Qualifications and Experience:Advanced degree and EIT certification preferred.Experience in more than one renewable energy source.Experience in consulting, due diligence, and independent engineering.Experience with travel and project site visits.Job Profile:General Responsibilities:Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure 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.Benefits:Natural Power is committed to providing an engaging and collaborative environment, supported by excellent and comprehensive benefits. Some benefits may be prorated based on start date and/or applied to “employee only” coverage.100% Employer paid health insurance for single/qualifying plans100% Employer paid vision & dental for single/qualifying plansEmployer sponsored HRA or HSA for eligible plans401k: Up to 6% employer match- eligible at start and no vesting periodStarting at 3 weeks PTO time, plus 11 paid holidays and sick timeGenerous paid parental leave benefitEmployer paid life insurance, plus STD/LTD benefitsEqual Opportunity Employer:Natural Power is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity with a commitment to provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Natural Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.Reasonable Accommodations:Natural Power is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.