Senior Project Engineer

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range:  $125,000 - $140,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: Manager, Engineering & Planning

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice, and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering & Planning the Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, engineering, and execution of clean energy projects in metro New York City. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans, including scope and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with the engineering and construction teams to review, and approve project designs, shop drawings and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise  and input throughout the design, permitting and construction phases.
• Assist in the selection and management of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work alongside external engineers, vendors, and utility to ensure deliverables meet expectations and all parties are aligned on project design
• Monitor external engineer  performance and coordinate activities to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to find effective and timely solutions to technical challenges.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on engineering processes, designs, and systems. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes.
• Support the enforcement of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards and regulations.
• Communicate technical aspects of the project to internal and external parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Success

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all colleagues inside and outside the organization.
• Intellectual Horsepower - Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.  
• 7+ years in engineering, preferably in the renewable energy, energy storage and / or the  construction industry.
• Working knowledge of battery storage systems, electrical distribution systems, renewable energy technologies and SCADA and controls.
• Familiarity with the utility interconnection and construction process.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.