<div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are looking for a Development Engineer to provide comprehensive engineering support for our distributed energy and microgrid projects. Our projects typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets – such as solar, energy storage, controls, and reciprocating engines.  </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">This role will report to our Manager of Development Engineering and will be a hybrid role based out of Ridgewood, NJ, or NYC office.</span></div><br><br><h3>Key responsibilities will include:</h3><ul><li>Create electrical and physical designs for microgrid and DER systems, accounting for existing electrical infrastructure, AHJ requirements, and other site constraints.</li><li>Utilize your strong technical and communication skills to identify and communicate technical constraints and possibilities to other internal and customer stakeholders.</li><li>Work extensively with our Business Development (BD) teams to evaluate and develop the right technical solutions.</li><li>Work with the BD, execution, and commercial teams on specific projects to ensure the Microgrid integration is technically sound, practical, and cost-effective. This includes working with existing service entrance one-line drawings or creating new ones to provide the best design interface for functionality and cost.</li><li>Investigate the interconnection, which includes submitting interconnection applications and completing modifications to existing design concepts that are applicable to each site.</li><li>Work with switchgear manufacturers (and other OEMs) like Schneider Electric to ensure switchgear designs meet project requirements, including site constraints and utility requirements, within cost and schedule constraints. This includes working at voltage levels of <a href="http://34.5kV">34.5kV</a>, 23kV, <a href="http://13.8kV">13.8kV</a>, 4160V, 480V, and 208V, depending on site and system size.</li><li>Provide significant input to the solar, battery, and generator designs to optimize performance, reliability, and sustainability for each customer site.</li><li>Collaborate with the rest of the development engineering team, as well as other internal stakeholders, to continually improve templates and processes and enable continuous improvement.</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>2+ years of experience in the design and construction of power/generation/renewable energy projects.</li><li>Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including some combination of solar, battery, and reciprocating engines/turbines.</li><li>An understanding of rotating power with reciprocating engines in the 200 to 2000kw size range per engine is preferred.</li><li>Understanding of onsite power generation, including parallel operation with the utility bus as well as with other DERs, both in grid parallel mode and island mode operations.</li><li>Solid understanding of the utility side of the interconnection.</li><li>Knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide a more efficient system.</li><li>Knowledge of emissions from the utility side, as well as each of the DERs. </li><li>Knowledge of systems controls for the DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid. These goals provide economic return to the customer and us.</li><li>Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people to make projects work.</li><li>A BS in Electrical Engineering is required; a focus on the power side is preferred.</li><li>PE in power or progressing towards that license is preferred.</li><li>Advanced courses in power or a higher-level degree in the field are preferred.</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Do the Right Thing</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Act Like an Owner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Hustle</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Demand Results</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Go Together</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Evolve or Disappear</span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;"> </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.  To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit </span><a style="font-size:12pt;" href="https://www.scalemicrogrids.com/">https://www.scalemicrogrids.com</a>.</div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About EQT</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit </span><a style="font-size:12pt;" href="https://eqtgroup.com/">https://eqtgroup.com</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes.  We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

<p>Scale Microgrid Solutions (&ldquo;Scale&rdquo;) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions.&nbsp; Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions.&nbsp; Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.<br /><br /></p>

Development Engineer

<div><span>We are looking for a Development Engineer to provide comprehensive engineering support for our distributed energy and microgrid projects. Our projects typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets – such as solar, energy storage, controls, and reciprocating engines.  </span></div><div> </div><div><span>This role will report to our Manager of Development Engineering and will be a hybrid role based out of Ridgewood, NJ, or NYC office.</span></div><br /><br /><h3>Key responsibilities will include:</h3><ul><li>Create electrical and physical designs for microgrid and DER systems, accounting for existing electrical infrastructure, AHJ requirements, and other site constraints.</li><li>Utilize your strong technical and communication skills to identify and communicate technical constraints and possibilities to other internal and customer stakeholders.</li><li>Work extensively with our Business Development (BD) teams to evaluate and develop the right technical solutions.</li><li>Work with the BD, execution, and commercial teams on specific projects to ensure the Microgrid integration is technically sound, practical, and cost-effective. This includes working with existing service entrance one-line drawings or creating new ones to provide the best design interface for functionality and cost.</li><li>Investigate the interconnection, which includes submitting interconnection applications and completing modifications to existing design concepts that are applicable to each site.</li><li>Work with switchgear manufacturers (and other OEMs) like Schneider Electric to ensure switchgear designs meet project requirements, including site constraints and utility requirements, within cost and schedule constraints. This includes working at voltage levels of <a href="http://34.5kV">34.5kV</a>, 23kV, <a href="http://13.8kV">13.8kV</a>, 4160V, 480V, and 208V, depending on site and system size.</li><li>Provide significant input to the solar, battery, and generator designs to optimize performance, reliability, and sustainability for each customer site.</li><li>Collaborate with the rest of the development engineering team, as well as other internal stakeholders, to continually improve templates and processes and enable continuous improvement.</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>2+ years of experience in the design and construction of power/generation/renewable energy projects.</li><li>Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including some combination of solar, battery, and reciprocating engines/turbines.</li><li>An understanding of rotating power with reciprocating engines in the 200 to 2000kw size range per engine is preferred.</li><li>Understanding of onsite power generation, including parallel operation with the utility bus as well as with other DERs, both in grid parallel mode and island mode operations.</li><li>Solid understanding of the utility side of the interconnection.</li><li>Knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide a more efficient system.</li><li>Knowledge of emissions from the utility side, as well as each of the DERs. </li><li>Knowledge of systems controls for the DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid. These goals provide economic return to the customer and us.</li><li>Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people to make projects work.</li><li>A BS in Electrical Engineering is required; a focus on the power side is preferred.</li><li>PE in power or progressing towards that license is preferred.</li><li>Advanced courses in power or a higher-level degree in the field are preferred.</li></ul><br /><div><span>This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: </span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Do the Right Thing</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Act Like an Owner</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Hustle</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Demand Results</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Go Together</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Evolve or Disappear</span></div><div><b> </b></div><div><span>We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span>Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.  To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit </span><a href="https://www.scalemicrogrids.com/">https://www.scalemicrogrids.com</a>.</div><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>About EQT</b></div><div><span>EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit </span><a href="https://eqtgroup.com/">https://eqtgroup.com</a><span>.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes.  We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

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