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Who We Are

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:

The Lead Project Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables that meet contractual, schedule and budget requirements for renewable energy projects. 

Renewable energy projects under supervision will include utility-scale solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, gravity storage projects, and combined-technology in the North American region.

The Project Engineer provides support to the Business Development, Engineering, Construction and Operational phases of projects, to ensure compliance with the project requirements, from the initial design to the final commissioning stage

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to: 

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team for performing due diligences, feasibility studies, design for permitting and detailed design (shop drawings and IFC drawings) 
• Lead and coordinate, while interfacing with the other units within the organization, the engineering team for preparing the technical part of the business case for any new opportunity to be submitted to the Project's Sponsor (Organization Investment   Committee)
• Perform the overall planning of the project's design activities
• Estimate the costs related to the construction
• Plan and execute, by managing the engineering team, all the engineering activities needed for any RFPs related to services, supply and works (preparation of the technical package to be provided to procurement function within the organization, bids technical evaluation, bids ranking and contracts negotiation)
• Coordinate design review meetings, conducts technical analysis of design modifications and non-conformities during construction phase
• Ensure the engineering support to the other units of the organization for completing the handover of the project to the operation and maintenance (O&M) function of the organization
• Prepare project status reports for communicating with team members and other project stakeholders, whether they are internal (at all organizational levels) or external to the organization
• Provide feedback for the continuous improvement of the design methodologies to the Head of the Design Unit
• Support the Project Manager in managing technical interfaces towards the local area/country O&M and other organizations
• Collaborate with the renewable/thermal Project Engineer (mainly solar, wind, or gas) on integrated storage + renewable/thermal projects
• Define the CapEx estimation for the main project items, in collaboration with other E&C units, Business Development and Procurement
• Prepare investment committee technical reports in collaboration with other E&C units, Business Development and Procurement.
• Prepare and review purchasing technical specification for equipment/materials or services
• Manage external engineering service contracts, the engineering section of any EPC contracts and/or any needs related to engineering activities
• Supplier scouting and follow-up
• Must be available for domestic and international travel for meetings and for on-site support.

Who You Are:

• Solid background in distribution and transmission system regulations and design
• Knowledge of different standards like ANSI, IEEE, NEC, UL, NFPA
• Basic knowledge of grid connection process
• Basic knowledge of H&S laws and regulations
• Basic economics general knowledge
• Ability to manage contracts with suppliers
• Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization
• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to create working team environment and to build trust with all the stakeholders
• Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure
• Proactive approach
• Innovation and sustainable thinking
• Fluent in English is required, Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:
• in the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents. 
• In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
• Up to 20% of domestic travel and 5% of international travel.

What You've Accomplished:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s degree is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in project-based engineering activities in a technical discipline (Civil, Electrical, etc.) 
• 3+ years’ experience supporting the development, engineering, and execution phases of building Utility Scale renewable power plants (Wind, Solar, BESS, etc.)
• Professional Engineer certification will be considered a plus

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

The pay range for this position is $106,320.00 to $159,480.00 per year.  The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy.  The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

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