Development Engineer, Electrical Engineer - IOWN Renewable Energy

About the job

IOWN Renewable Energy, Inc. is seeking a talented and motivated Development Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering to join our dynamic development team! The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of utility-scale solar, wind, and standalone storage projects. Key responsibilities include supporting interconnection applications, creating and reviewing single-line diagrams, developing project layouts, and managing and coordinating with consultants. If you are passionate about renewable energy and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our innovative team.

Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Interconnection Applications: Prepare and manage interconnection applications for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and utility requirements.
• Single Line Diagrams: Develop and review single line diagrams for electrical systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Layouts: Design and optimize electrical layouts for renewable energy projects across multiple technologies.
• Consultant Management: Coordinate and manage external consultants, ensuring timely and quality delivery of engineering services.
• Project Development: Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to support the successful development and execution of renewable energy projects.
• Engineering Support: Provide technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all designs and applications comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

•  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on project development.
•  Familiarity with reviewing interconnection studies and power flow models.
•  Ability to analyze power flow and system impact studies for interconnection of utility scale solar, wind, and storage projects.
•  Strong knowledge of interconnection processes and requirements.
•  Proficient in creating and interpreting single line diagrams and electrical layouts.
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•  Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
•  A deep understanding of the energy industry and the regulatory environment is a plus.
•  Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
•  Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
•  Ownership of workflows to meet deadlines and budgets.
  

About Us:

IOWN Renewable Energy Inc. is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is to expertly develop and manage utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar PV, and energy storage).

IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012, and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.

We strive to be the front-runner in the development and sales of top-tier renewable energy assets., To achieve this, we place a high value on building a cohesive team that values execution. To be in control. To own it.

What IOWN Offers You

•  Competitive compensation.
•  Benefits Offered: PTO and paid holidays, comprehensive medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company reimbursed cell phone, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and performance bonus structure.
•  Family-friendly policies.
•  Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
•  Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
•  A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
•  Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
•  Freedom to take charge of your own assignments.
•  Opportunity to build a team.
  

IOWN won the Best Energy Workplaces Award 2021, based on our proven efforts in providing health and wellness programs, professional development programs, family-friendly policies, flexible work options, diversity, and community engagement.

IOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. For an industry that is one of the least gender-diverse sectors, IOWN is doing its best to close the gender gap, and despite the small size of 35 employees, IOWN represents over six different nationalities amongst its team.