Trail Ridge Power works with national commercial and industrial partners to create portfolio-wide energy transition solutions for their sustainability needs. We originate, design, develop, finance, own and operate renewable energy assets on a stand-alone basis but also in conjunction with energy efficiency technologies to help our partners reach their net-zero carbon goals. These assets include solar PV generation, battery storage, fuel cells, building controls, and other cleantech offerings to provide on-premises or local generation solutions as well as a load control and curtailment. At Trail Ridge Power, the future of renewables is not just rooftop solar but looking at generation and consumption as inherently interconnected.
We are seeking a Senior Director of Development Engineering to bring a creative and entrepreneurial approach to creating unique renewable energy solutions for our clients. If you are an experienced engineering professional with a passion for renewable energy and the desire to create something new, this could be the right opportunity for you!
The Senior Director of Development Engineering will preferably be based in the Palo Alto/surrounding area, CA, but Boulder, CO and Cambridge, MA are also possible locations. Hybrid or fully remote work may be considered depending on the candidate and business needs.
You Will:
- Report to the Chief Technology Officer
- Serve as a player-coach, contributing directly to design and engineering of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and cleantech projects as well as managing third-party consulting engineers
- Oversee contracted engineering firms as the "Owner's engineer"
- Collaborate with the CTO to create and maintain all technical requirements for design and commissioning
- Establish design and Engineering equipment and construction standards
- Collaborate with development and finance to assess potential projects feasibility and construction complexity
- Work hand-in-hand with the contract management team to develop SOWs for EPC contractors and to provide engineering oversight of construction
- Travel for work approximately to 20-25%; travel needs may vary
You Bring:
- 10+ years of energy system design experience with 7+ years designing C&I Rooftop Solar systems and small (1-10MW) ground-mount systems
- A creative and entrepreneurial approach to solving energy/carbon use optimization problems
- Experience with energy efficiency, CHP, fuel cells, or other carbon reduction technologies preferred
- Experience managing a large portfolio of projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
- Experienced with PV design tools including Helioscope, PVSyst, and AutoCAD
- Proficient with Procore, project management, energy modeling, and MS office tools
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
- Licensed Professional Engineer in electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred
Compensation:
The salary range and bonus for this position will vary depending on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, and breadth of contribution to the organization.
About Trail Ridge Power:
We are a renewable energy services and sustainability company backed by private equity. We work exclusively with national, sophisticated commercial and industrial real estate groups that have sustainability as a primary goal with their financial partners and their customers. Trail Ridge Power is an equal opportunity employer that believes broad perspectives, backgrounds, and multidisciplinary approaches are fundamental to bringing new sustainability solutions to market.