Solar Owner’s Engineer | Denver, CO (On-site) 23 views

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Drafting, negotiating, obtaining, and reviewing IE reports and certificates.
Familiarity with solar and/or wind and/or BESS origination, development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, finance, operations, maintenance, and asset management.
In all activities seeking to enhance/preserve project value while minimizing operational risks.
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
What You’ll Bring
2 or more total years of relevant solar/wind/battery energy industry experience is required.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, collaborative, willingness to learn and teach, and ability to implement corporate objectives at the working level.
Coordinating with internal teams to provide the necessary documentation to the IE and/or financial counterparty.
Managing 3rd party Independent Engineers (IEs) to support project financing.
Strong project management, document management, and relationship management skills.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
What We Provide
Familiarity with typical solar and/or wind and/or BESS EPC contracts, technical exhibits, codes, standards, and best practices.
Opining on questions of finance ability of equipment and contract terms.
Working through technical issues and disagreements with counterparties.
Previous experience working as an independent engineer is desirable.
About the job
Previous experience working as an independent engineer is desirable.
Ability to excel in a dynamic work environment with multiple projects, priorities, and schedules to manage.
Understanding of renewables project finance and independent engineering practices.
2 or more total years of relevant solar/wind/battery energy industry experience is required.
Supporting technology valuation and selection decisions.
Reporting to the Owner’s Engineering department, the Owner’s Engineer is primarily responsible for managing 3rd party Independent Engineering engagements in support of renewable (Solar, Wind, and BESS) project financing and providing transaction-focused technical and underwriting support to Clearway’s project finance group and functional project teams. The Owner’s Engineer will work broadly across Clearway’s organization and will create, manage, and maintain relationships with key technical consultants, financial counterparties, internal project teams, and others within the renewable energy industry. This role requires a combination of technical, finance, project management, and relationship management skillsets, as well as a strong understanding of industry and underwriting best practices.
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Understanding of renewables project finance and independent engineering practices.
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Reviewing PPAs, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, equipment supply requirements, and other project documentation for technical risks and opportunities, and supporting technical aspects of contract negotiation.
Understanding energy modeling, commissioning, and capacity/performance testing.
What The Role Is
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, meteorology, or related field is required.
Drafting, negotiating, obtaining, and reviewing IE reports and certificates.
Familiarity with common independent engineers, lenders, and tax equity providers in the domestic renewables industry.
Supporting IE and financial counterparty diligence processes and requests.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, collaborative, willingness to learn and teach, and ability to implement corporate objectives at the working level.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.
Understanding energy modeling, commissioning, and capacity/performance testing.
Supporting IE and financial counterparty diligence processes and requests.
Providing/coordinating technical support to Clearway’s project finance team and other project teams.
Ability to discuss technical concepts with both non-technical and highly technical parties.
Ability to excel in a dynamic work environment with multiple projects, priorities, and schedules to manage.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
Reviewing PPAs, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, equipment supply requirements, and other project documentation for technical risks and opportunities, and supporting technical aspects of contract negotiation.
Strong project management, document management, and relationship management skills.
Familiarity with solar and/or wind and/or BESS origination, development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, finance, operations, maintenance, and asset management.
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
Supporting technology valuation and selection decisions.
Opining on questions of finance ability of equipment and contract terms.
Coordinating with internal teams to provide the necessary documentation to the IE and/or financial counterparty.
Notice to California Applicants
What You’ll Be Doing
$100,000—$125,000 USD
Ability to discuss technical concepts with both non-technical and highly technical parties.
Microsoft Office and Excel expertise is required.
Other activities as assigned.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate 10 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway’s 8 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 9 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA.; Scottsdale, AZ.; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Princeton, NJ. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Notice to Applicants
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external customers, including with banks, EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment manufacturers.
Microsoft Office and Excel expertise is required.
Familiarity with typical solar and/or wind and/or BESS EPC contracts, technical exhibits, codes, standards, and best practices.
Clearway Energy Group
Familiarity with common independent engineers, lenders, and tax equity providers in the domestic renewables industry.
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Location: Denver, CO (On-site)
Managing 3rd party Independent Engineers (IEs) to support project financing.
What Would Be Nice
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external customers, including with banks, EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment manufacturers.
In all activities seeking to enhance/preserve project value while minimizing operational risks.
Working through technical issues and disagreements with counterparties.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, meteorology, or related field is required.
Providing/coordinating technical support to Clearway’s project finance team and other project teams.
Other activities as assigned.

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