Lead Electrical Engineer - Preconstruction

Due to growth CS Energy is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Operations group. The Lead Electrical Engineer is a pivotal role and will be responsible for technical oversight and management of design for all solar and energy storage projects. The Lead Electrical Engineer will work in conjunction and coordinate with Business Development, Procurement, Project Development, Presales, and Operations Teams to deliver the best product to our clients. They will review scopes of work and provide support to the teams on technical issues. Finally, the Lead Electrical Engineer will lead and mentor the team; will work with Director to champion quality, agility and precision. Join us in our mission to build a clean and sustainable future!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify project requirements based on the utility interconnect agreements, contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, code requirements, etc. and ensure compliance of the disciplines.

• Oversee the engineering output through electrical design, value engineering, calculations, studies, technical specifications, and technical reports from internal engineering team and subcontractors.

• Oversee the creation of scopes of works for design; review quotes, negotiate, and manage engineering firms to maximize value.

• Lead internal and external engineering review meetings, support operations team on client meetings.

• Leverage understanding of construction logistics, site preparation, material, and labor costs to optimize designs.

• Perform quality control/quality assurance checks, including checking drawings and specifications prior to release.

• Track project design schedules and coordinate with the operations team to ensure expectations are set correctly and design deadlines are met.

• On an ongoing basis, provide support to commissioning and O&M

• Safeguard the organization's intellectual property, proprietary designs, templates, and engineering work.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the team and throughout the organization.

• Develops and executes effective succession plans; selects, mentors, and coaches the appropriate people to meet the management requirements of the organization.

• Manage, assign, and prioritize tasks for the assigned direct reports.

• Drives and achieves results by setting the pace necessary for success and ensures the team and/or crews keep that pace by instilling a high sense of urgency.

• Undertake challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering problems.

• Execute on established goals, objectives, performance metrics, and initiatives to support corporate objectives.

• Work in conjunction and coordinate with Business Development, Procurement, Project Development, Presales, and Operations Team to deliver the best product to our clients.

• Review and improve standards, best practices and processes on a regular basis.

• Define and drive accountability, consistency, quality, standardization, and compliance.

• Travel to project sites when required.