Engineering Manager/Director

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States CIM Group Full time
About CIM Group

CIM Group is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest.

With a diverse team of 1,000+ employees, we have projects across the Americas. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come.

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager/Director (Utility Scale Solar + Storage Development) will support the infrastructure development and operations team with energy modeling, design reviews, and technical support from early development phase through operations.

Assignments shall also include providing technical support on diligence of potential acquisition opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop conceptual specifications and evaluate technology options for both PV & Storage.
  • Use software such as PVsyst to prepare and optimize solar generation models for energy yield and prepare detailed energy yield assessments (EYAs).
  • Create Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) model with consideration for EOL, cycle count, system throughput, augmentation, off-take, etc.
  • Review and manage 3rd party/EPC generated energy models of Solar+BESS systems.
  • Lead review of EPC drawing packages, commissioning documents, interconnection documents, contract exhibits and relevant technical materials.
  • Lead coordination with the Independent Engineer (IE).
  • Provide technical oversight on external engineering consultants.
  • Maintain detailed libraries of the various PV components and technologies, including solar modules, PV inverters, racking structures, and BESS.
  • Provide technical support with conceptual planning, optimization of site system configuration and equipment selection.
  • Provide technical review of commissioning & acceptance documents.
Support Functions
  • Provide technical support to development and operations staff on major contracts (e.g. EPC Contracts, BESS, Module, O&M, LTSA, etc.).
  • Support operations with ad-hoc analyses of solar energy generation and BESS performance and other equipment performance.
  • Utilize insights from regular plant analysis to develop, review, and analyze performance models using PVsyst modeling or other renewable energy modeling tools.
  • Prepare technical feedback / lessons learned from operating assets to improve future designs.
  • Assist in managing the deliverables outlined within the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Interconnection Agreement (IA), CA ISO New Resource Implementation Process, etc.
  • Assist Development Staff in securing the appropriate approvals, certifications, permits, etc. from city and other government agencies as required.
  • Assist with the development team during permitting efforts.
  • Support construction team with technical reviews and coordination with external engineering resources.
  • Support development and financing/investment team members with review and oversight of 3rd party revenue models like Aurora, Guidehouse, ICF, etc.
  • Support the Investment Deal Team(s) with due diligence information and feasibility analysis of potential acquisitions and/or new business plans.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and equivalent work experience in a field related to electrical infrastructure (Utility Scale Solar, BESS, Substation, MV, HV etc.) design and engineering.
  • Advanced Degree preferred.
  • Utility Scale - Solar & BESS Energy modeling experience required.
  • At least five (5) years of prior experience in utility scale Solar and/or BESS modeling and engineering required.
  • Working knowledge of relevant building & electrical codes (ASCE, NEC, NFPA, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of relevant product and their current specifications including but not limited to BESS systems, transformers, Inverters, Modules, Trackers, Substation components, etc.
What CIM Offers
  • Medical, dental, and vision.
  • Company-subsidized Health Savings Account.
  • Company paid life & disability.
  • Pre-tax savings accounts.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Competitive vacation policy.
  • Additional voluntary benefits.
  • Paid time off for community service.

Actual base salary considers several factors, including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget.

The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary.

The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA, is $150,000-$180,000.



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