Principal Engineer, Development
$150,000–$420,000 year
On-siteNew York, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Own and maintain Orenda's engineering standards and technical specifications governing the design, equipment selection, and construction of the NYC energy storage portfolio in compliance with all applicable codes, AHJ, and utility requirements. Author specifications guiding engineering partners and equipment selection, derive site-specific technical requirements, and review design sets for adherence to standards and cross-trade consistency. Serve as the senior technical resource, providing direction to engineering partners and internal staff, resolving escalations, and mentoring the team to deliver high-quality work. Coordinate with the Energy Management System team to integrate SCADA and controls, support procurement with technical evaluations, and incorporate feedback from construction and asset management to improve design standards. Provide technical oversight during commissioning and evaluate new technologies for feasibility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State
- 10+ years designing MW-scale power generation or electrical infrastructure projects
- Primary expertise in electrical engineering
- Strong working knowledge across other disciplines — civil, structural, mechanical, and controls
- Direct experience working with Con Edison
- Familiarity with their interconnection process and design standards
- Strong command of design processes, codes, and standards
- Proven record of value engineering and innovative technical problem-solving
- Demonstrated ability to set engineering standards and review others' work for compliance and cross-trade consistency
- A leadership style built on setting clear technical standards and developing the capabilities of others
- Clear about fact versus interpretation
- Comfortable identifying gaps in your knowledge and asking for help
- Full-time, in-office position requiring work from our headquarters in Brooklyn, NY, five days a week
- Regular travel to project sites within the NYC area
Desired Qualifications
- MS in engineering
- Knowledge of battery energy storage and other energy storage technologies
- Familiarity with SCADA, controls, and energy management systems (EMS)
- Fluency in AutoCAD
- Revit a plus
- A keen interest in systems engineering
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