Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

About the role

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Project Management Department to manage and coordinate technical issues of renewable energy projects from development, through construction completion including continued operations support. Working in the Project Management Department on a collaborative Electrical Engineering team, this role will interface with the internal Development, Transmission, Construction and Operational teams, and oversee all major technical issues to ensure compliance with Apex’s technical standards. In addition, the electrical engineer will ensure delivery of technical concept and engineering design of projects at various stages of their lifecycle as well as manage 3rd party electrical engineering and design work. The Electrical Engineer role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and shift priorities on the go. The successful candidate will be well organized, comfortable in a dynamic environment, have strong attention to detail, and can synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

What you'll bring

• To succeed as an Electrical Engineer at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:
• Three years minimum of related experience in electrical engineering design, specifically in substations and renewable energy systems;
• Experience working with consulting engineering firms;
• Support engineering analytics and root cause analysis for faults on operating renewable energy assets;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and foster cohesive teamwork;
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work under very tight time requirements and deadlines
• able to juggle competing demands and follow through on deliverables with minimal supervision;
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently;
• Professional presence with strong communication and presentation skills;
• Build trust by demonstrating high ethical standards and personal integrity;
• Superior interpersonal and demonstrated facilitation skills, including the ability to motivate and influence others, build effective interpersonal relationships, and be able to foster and contribute to a positive and productive team environment;
• Creative and innovative with assignments.

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