Principal HV Project Engineer - Level 5

Description

Title: Sr. HV Project Engineer – Principal – Level 5

Department: Engineering Center

Location: Irvine, CA

Supervisor: Director of SME

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Remote

SR. HV PROJECT ENGINEER – PRINCIPAL – LEVEL 5

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

The Sr. HV Project Engineer – Principal – Level 5 will provide engineering support to the Engineering Center team and is responsible for leading all stages of project design. This position reports to the Director of SME, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located remotely and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of multiple projects and project engineering, including conceptual and advanced high voltage substation and transmission system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting, and technical support during construction phase
• Extensive technical experiences on high voltage substation and transmission projects
• Report to leadership on HV project engineering related schedule and cost updates.
• Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation and ensuring compliance with the Interconnection Agreement requirements or other specifications
• Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client
• Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process
• Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team
• Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards
• Assist with technical training for team members and development of new project engineers
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality
• Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach
• Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects
• Supervising compliance with project specific standards
• Supervising compliance with the requirements of quality management system
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science, with working knowledge within several fields of engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience in high voltage substation and transmission projects
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading a team
• Relevant work experience in the design and development of high voltage substation and transmission systems for power generation plants (e.g., utility solar or wind projects)
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
• Experience with high voltage system design and modeling tools (e.g., PSCAD, ETAP)
• Knowledge of high voltage substation and transmission design and optimization
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and other relevant high voltage standards
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
• Ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional Engineering License
  
  

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 30% as needed
  
  

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
  
  

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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