Project Engineer

Company Summary:

Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.

At Recurrent Energy, we believe in the power of teamwork to create a sustainable future. Join us as we work together toward a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Position Title: Project Engineer

Department: Engineering & Construction

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Project Engineering

Location: Flexible hybrid model from our offices in São Paulo. In addition, traveling may be required to project sites.

Position Summary:

Recurrent Energy is comprised of an innovative, passionate, and hard-working team that is committed to making a difference and transforming the world with clean electricity. People are what make the company stand out. As a Project Engineer, you demonstrate the perfect combination of technical expertise and project management savvy.

You will lead the development, coordination and review of designs and technical standards for Recurrent Energy's utility scale solar and BESS projects. At the core, as a Project Engineer you are an expert coordinator, bringing together stakeholders of every level for effective and profitable project deliveries.

Responsibilities:

Design Oversight

• Develop, coordinate development, and review designs for Recurrent Energy projects (including permitting and construction support, customer care, and sales support).
• Manage the work of engineering services providers and consultants.
• Establish, maintain and improve technical specifications for Recurrent Energy facilities and equipment.
• Provide technical support for interconnection in collaboration with transmission engineering team.
• Support the performance and LCOE optimization process of Recurrent Energy projects.
• Complete technical site assessment reviews and pre-design site visits.

Construction Support

• Lead technical oversight during design and construction phases of the project, including value added engineering consistent with the required project specifications and requirements.
• Provide engineering and QA/QC support to the project management team during project construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical direction during startup, testing, PV system commissioning and performance monitoring.

Vendor Management

• Provide technical support for the review/preparation of client proposals and EPC/equipment RFP packages.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of EPC and main equipment suppliers.
• Participate in the preparation, review, and negotiations of the technical exhibits for project sales, equipment procurement and EPC contracting agreements.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for HV and electrical equipment.
• Evaluation of PV products, emerging technologies and best practices in the solar EPC field.

Financial & Organizational Scope

• Collectively responsible for project budgets of $100 – 500 million
• Communicate and influence cross-functionally within Recurrent Energy.
• Responsible for consultant scopes and associated costs.

Reporting Relationships & Interactions

• Works cross functionally and collaboratively with all departments.
• Manages consultant work orders to ensure scope, schedule, quality and coordination requirements are met.
• Interfaces with third-party engineering service providers, and subcontractors.

Abilities

• Problem solving skills: takes a systematic and proactive approach to solving problems. Actively seeks out issues rather than reacting to them as they come up.
• Self-development: knows own capabilities, seeks out feedback and responds positively to constructive criticism.
• Critical thinking: can break a situation down into smaller pieces to identify its key or underlying issues.
• Flexibility: has the ability to work in a variety of situations, and with various individuals and groups. Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue and adapting one's approach to the changes at hand.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technical field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience with engineering. procurement and construction of utility scale solar PV systems.
• Extensive knowledge of IEEE and other governing standards for design of solar PV systems.
• Knowledge of solar and BESS project engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and design optimization.
• Knowledge of project contract terms including PPAs, interconnection agreements and real estate.
• In depth knowledge of either DC/AC electrical systems, HV equipment, civil design or SAT structural design/calculations for utility scale solar projects.
• Professional Engineer or equivalent regulatory body license is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Travel to project sites when needed.
• Bilingual with Portuguese and English.

Career Growth:

At Recurrent Energy, we are committed to fostering career growth and development. As a Project Engineer, you will be an individual contributor who must manage complex schedules and meet deadlines, navigate a variety of personalities, and stay on (or under) budgets. Your manager will help you advance your career in a way that suits your goals and strengths.

Recurrent Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.