Now Hiring - Natural Power - Renewable Energy Consultant, Project Engineer in Seattle, WA

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Renewable Energy Consultant, Project Engineer Overview The Renewable Energy Consultant, Project Engineer will assist in providing renewable energy project reviews and technical due diligence to support the advisory team. The role will contribute to the technical review of renewable energy projects and portfolios for investors, financing parties, developers, and project owners. The role may be hired as Associate Renewable Energy Consultant or Renewable Energy Consultant commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience. U.S. only, Exempt Level Position Location : Hybrid: Seattle, WA, Golden, CO, or Saratoga Springs, NY Experience: 0-5 years Renewable Energy experience: Wind, Solar, BESS Roles and Responsibilities * Carry out technical reviews of project designs, technology, contracts, environmental and permitting, and other technical aspects of renewable energy projects. * Writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports. * Maintain internal project databases and related information. * Develop expertise in a core technical area while gaining experience in other fields such as technology reviews (wind/solar/storage), construction and equipment supply contracts, operating contracts, electrical and civil engineering, permitting, and financial model reviews. * Support successful project management for Advisory projects, ensuring client objectives and project deliverables are met. * Help maintain relationships with clients and equipment OEMs, addressing technical issues as needed. * Complete technical site visits for wind/solar/storage projects at various stages (development, construction, and operation) with support and training. * Ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-compliant delivery of assigned tasks. * Provide feedback to project managers on budgets when supporting projects not directly assigned to you. * Able to apply various methods, tools, and techniques effectively to solve complex problems. * Up to 20% travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. Desirable Qualifications and Experience: * 2+ experience in a technical aspect of renewable energy project design or development. * Advanced degree and EIT certification preferred. * Experience in more than one renewable energy source: wind, solar, BESS. * Experience in consulting, due diligence, and independent engineering. General Responsibilities Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is met by both them and by their colleagues. Environmental: All employees are required to adhere to the Environmental Regulations and ensure best practice is met to protect the environment and to actively support the business to always protect the environment when working with clients, colleagues and contractors. Quality: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals. Flexibility: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company. Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Highly organized and detail orientated. Exceptional time management skills coupled with an aptitude for flexibility. Pragmatic approach to problem solving, with a basic understanding of solar energy concepts, renewable project development and financing. Additional Requirements: Show initiative to solve problems and provide innovative ideas. We operate in a matrixed environment, with teams located across multiple locations. It is essential that individuals can work collaboratively across the business. Flexible approach to be able to manage tasks concurrently, and to be able to handle multiple short order pieces of work. Benefits Natural Power is committed to providing an engaging and collaborative environment, supported by excellent and comprehensive benefits. * * 100% employer paid health insurance for single/qualifying plans. * 100% employer paid vision & dental for single/qualifying plans. * Employer sponsored HRA or HSA for eligible plans. * 401k: Up to 5% employer match- eligible at start and no vesting period. * Starting at 3 weeks PTO time, plus 11 paid holidays, and sick time. * Generous Paid Parental Leave benefit * Employer paid Life insurance, plus STD/LTD benefits. * Some benefits may be prorated based on start date and/or applied to "employee only" coverage.