Energy Systems Design Manager

Company: Engie North America
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

The Energy Systems Design & Optimization Manager (the "Manager") leads a technical team of engineers and project managers that:

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• Provide technical leadership to the business development team that acts as the in-house technical arm of the business development activities
• Provide technical guidance and support to the local capital project teams when developing and executing technical projects on campuses, and
• Bridge the innovations and technical lessons learned in between the local teams on campuses
  
  Reports to
  
  Head of Major Partnerships
  
  Location
  
  Houston, TX, Columbus, OH, or Iowa City, IA
  
  Essential Job Functions
  
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  • Manage the geographically diverse Energy Systems Design and Optimization group
  • Provide technical leadership to the business development team when in design, scope, schedule, cost estimates, and due diligence of energy systems
  • Provide technical leadership to the capital projects teams on campuses in design, scope, schedule, cost estimates.
  • Provide bandwidth and resource support to the capital projects teams on campuses in design, scope, schedule, cost estimates and execution.
  • Lead the digital solutions implementation on campuses
  • Act as center of excellence in terms of capturing technical innovations, new technologies and best practices in campus energy systems, and bring this know-how into our business and capital projects development and execution efforts.
  • Manage the near miss and incident investigations, root cause analysis, lessons learned and countermeasures process.
  • Liaise with Customer Delivery & Operations, and corporate Technical Services team
  • Liaise with ENGIE Labs and Technology Watch manager
    
    
    
    Requirements
    
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    • Retain and develop the strategic-advantage technical skills and know-how of the Energy Systems Design and Optimization team. Grow the group as necessary.
    • Attend internal meetings and conference calls, in person and remotely
    • Ability to travel to domestic site locations and customer meetings as needed
    • Maintain exceptional level of organization and professionalism
    • Consistently identify challenges and present resolutions, in support of long-term partnership goals
    • Operate within high-pressure environment as a part of a geographically diverse Major Partnerships and Campuses management team
      
      Essential Physical Abilities
      
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      • Ability to work remotely with necessary telecommunications tools
      • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
      • Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
      • Ability to travel up to 30% of time
        
        Education/Experience
        
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        • Bachelor's Degree in engineering
        • 7+ years of work experience in a related field
        • 3+ years experience in campus energy systems design, development, and construction
        • Experience in P3s is a plus
        • Experience presenting and speaking publicly to senior executives
        • Experience working within higher education environment preferred
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
          
          Why ENGIE?
          
          ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient and more accessible to everyone.
          
          Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
          
          Disclaimer:
          
          All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
          
          ENGIE is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
          
          This job advertisement is supported by the ENGIE Talent Acquisition team. Agency engagement is not required at this time. All related inquiries must be communicated through Talent Acquisition and not directed to ENGIE North America Managers. Failure to follow the ENA process may result in nonpayment of agency fees.
          
          
          
          
          Additional Information
          
          
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          • Posting Date: Aug 25, 2020
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
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