Engineering & Construction Manager - Renewable Energy

2 months ago

New Milford, United States FirstLight Power Full time
About Us

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company's mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world's growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec and our corporate headquarters are located in Burlington, MA.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.

Position Detail:

We have an opening for an Engineering and Construction Manager to join our Engineering team at FirstLight Power in New Milford, CT. Will also require monthly travel to Northfield, MA.

Reporting to the Director, Asset Management, the Engineering and Construction Manager is responsible for leading the FirstLight engineering team. Will provide engineering and technical support for generation and storage assets, manage the CAPEX budget and processes, manage construction activities and assignments which include oversight of engineering work performed by contracted engineers and others within the engineering organization.

Our ideal candidate possesses experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight's continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
  • Manage engineers within the US operation group, perform engineering and technical support activities, and advise and troubleshoot on issues related to operations facilities
  • Coordinate performance testing and reliability engineering activities
  • Work with the operations personnel to develop and prioritize CAPEX and major maintenance short term and long term budgets and support
  • Work with the development team to support project construction estimates
  • Create and or review bid packages (RFPs)
  • Participate in the selection of engineering consultants/contractors and manage their work
  • Manage CAPEX records and periodic reporting for operations and development projects
  • Coordinate closely with and support the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the Chief Dam Safety Engineer, and the Senior Manager, Project Development, Business Development
  • Review technical materials provided by others to support due diligence on assets considered for acquisition
  • Develop and maintain technical libraries
  • Represent the company in public and professional organizations
  • Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures

Job Qualifications / Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, required
  • 10+ years' engineering experience involving engineering, operation, and/or maintenance of power facilities
  • 3+ years' experience managing teams
  • Power and/or construction industry experience is a significant preference
  • Performance testing experience
  • Demonstrable analytical and report writing skills
  • Prior experience managing contractors and consultants
  • Proven ability to work effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees under stressful conditions
  • Ability to work independently on implementing and developing engineering team goals and strategies is required
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Experience with FERC and NERC compliance is preferred
  • Strong sense of integrity and ability to work independently
  • Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and database management
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Must have a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to climb heights and work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Why Work for FirstLight?

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Mental Health Care

• 401(k) with Employer Matching

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health Savings Account

• Annual Performance Incentive Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Professional Development

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program

FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

FirstLight's values are:

Respect - Integrity - Safety - Excellence - Innovation - Team

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