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Constellation Energy

Leading carbon-free energy producer and retailer

Director Renewables

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in the renewable industry.
  • A bachelor's degree is required; an engineering degree, master's degree, or PhD is preferred.
  • Experience with grid-connected battery energy storage systems (BESS) or inverter-based generation.
  • Working experience with AutoCAD and other computer-aided design software to produce conceptual layouts.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association standards, and Underwriters Laboratories standards.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering grid-scale bulk energy storage technology solutions.
  • Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, with high proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong technical, analytical, quantitative, strategic, and management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work productively with limited supervision.
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask.
  • Strong interest in renewable energy and the utility business.
  • Business acumen and demonstrated project management skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Direct overall management of the battery energy storage systems project and be responsible for its engineering and technology.
  • Lead BESS team efforts supporting construction, operation and maintenance planning, and project development.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, including budgets, schedules, and performance standards; oversee project conceptualization, design engineering, fatal-flaw analysis, equipment and vendor selection, vendor and engineering, procurement, and construction negotiations and management, construction support, and operations and maintenance planning and analysis.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams throughout project development and commercialization.
  • Maintain and improve project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment processes; develop BESS project management practices, processes, and policies aligned with corporate strategy and goals.
  • Partner with departmental leadership and stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop and prioritize projects using relevant measurement criteria.
  • Supervise others to ensure projects meet defined scope, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
  • Lead conceptual designs and layouts for pipeline development projects and new greenfield developments.
  • Lead technical analyses and feasibility studies and assess projects during development.
  • Collaborate and provide technical support on grid connections and storage regulation capabilities.
  • Manage the engineering team to ensure compliance with local regulations while optimizing project design, efficiency, and performance.
  • Lead technical and techno-commercial development activities supporting timely and cost-effective resolution of regulatory, permitting, and technical issues associated with BESS project execution and delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Development team to prepare and coordinate proposals, proposal materials, and other marketing efforts, including gathering, verifying, and formatting proposal information.
  • Establish and lead relationships with BESS vendors and coordinate with their technical personnel to track technology trends and product specifications.
  • Participate in industry standards committees, including the National Fire Protection Association and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  • Assess battery technologies and industry practices, advise the organization on technology applications, and educate procurement, engineering, and operations teams on current technologies.
  • Evaluate available and emerging storage technologies and communicate technology developments and associated risks.
  • Lead development of technical specifications for procurement requests for information, proposals, and quotations related to energy storage systems, subcontractors, and support services.
  • Lead development of key contracting strategies and terms, and implementation of energy storage systems.
  • Oversee technical reviews of original equipment manufacturer and engineering, procurement, and construction proposals for energy storage, tabulate bids, and support selection of the best engineering offer.
  • Lead the establishment and maintenance of engineering and design criteria, standards, and specifications for BESS projects.
  • Oversee development, review, and technical assessment of engineering requirements and energy storage project designs.
  • Review and approve consultants' work on BESS projects to ensure consistent, cost-effective designs and timely delivery.
  • Ensure high standards of environmental health and safety in energy storage engineering and design.
  • Lead value engineering when designing energy storage systems for project-specific use cases.
  • Provide technical support for evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions of additional energy storage projects.
  • Support the construction team with energy storage technology implementation, installation procedures, and commissioning procedures.
  • Support the operations and maintenance team in developing work procedures and best practices to optimize energy storage system operation.
  • Provide cross-organization training on energy storage technologies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), human-machine interfaces (HMI), energy management systems (EMS), and networking protocols.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and fire protection systems used in energy storage systems.
  • Experience performing power systems analysis using software packages such as PSS/E, ETAP, or PSCAD.
  • Knowledge of engineering and market economics and design optimization.
  • Wind and/or solar system installation or design experience.
  • Professional Engineer registration.

About the Company

Constellation Energy

Leading carbon-free energy producer and retailer

Constellation Energy generates and sells carbon-free electricity and related energy services to homes and businesses across the United States, serving millions of customers through its generation and retail businesses. It runs a diverse mix of clean-powered sources—hydro, wind, solar, and a large carbon-free nuclear fleet—to produce electricity, with about 32,400 megawatts of capacity and roughly 90% carbon-free output. The company’s integrated model pairs its clean generation with a broad retail footprint, giving it control over both supply and sales and helping it pursue large-scale decarbonization goals. Its aim is to eliminate 100% of greenhouse gas emissions and speed the transition to a carbon-free economy by expanding clean generation and offering low-carbon energy products and services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$245.6M
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Founded
Not listed

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