Full-Time Distributed Energy Resources Lead

AECOM has a position for a Distributed Energy Resources Lead to manage and grow a team of solar engineers and microgrid architects in the Energy Engineering Center of Excellence.

This role offers remote work and/or office locations in multiple US Energy offices.

Team Responsibilities:

• Support Director of Engineering in strategic resourcing and recruiting.
• Develop, grow, and supervise a team of diverse engineers on utility-scale renewable projects, microgrid solutions, and distributed energy pursuits.
• Foster a creative and technically advanced team culture.
• Lead engineering execution as technical lead and engineer of record on projects of all sizes.
• Perform engineering calculations to support construction deliverables (specs, reports, drawings).
• Support projects throughout their life cycle (feasibility, design, bidding, construction, start-up, commissioning).
• Present engineering work at client meetings (occasional travel).
• Collaborate with technical leads to integrate mechanical assets for distributed energy solutions.
• Develop design schedules and budgets with Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• Support business development activities related to renewable and decentralized energy.
• Provide input to management on project resourcing and forecasting.
• Monitor team progress to ensure quality, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Level-Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead engineer and Engineer of Record on mid- to large-size projects.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design.
• Approve and sign off on work.
• Provide technical expertise and present complex solutions to clients.
• Perform quality control reviews of staff work.
• Participate in proposal development.
• Estimate engineering budgets and schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Design and integration experience with utility-scale renewables and battery storage systems.
• Leadership experience.
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of leadership/supervisory experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with software like NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, Helioscope, Homer, ETAP, WindPRO.
• System financial estimation (CAPEX, OPEX), PPA recommendations, ROI calculation.
• MV AC Collection System Design.
• Special design experience (floating PV, offshore wind, flywheel battery systems).
• Knowledge of NEC, IBC, and NFPA 855.
• Deep knowledge of utility practices, industry codes, and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP).
• Interest in developing technical teams.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience on full EPC and Design/Build projects.

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