ABOUT AVANTUS
Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America’s growing energy demand.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Manager or Sr. Manager, Optimization Engineering demonstrates sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and leadership ability. This is seen as a critical role to deliver on our current mid- to late-stage projects, and to support a full project pipeline. The person in this role supports technical diligence, EPC contracting, Origination contracting, and design optimization throughout the full development process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Diligence Through Project Financing
Technical lead though IE diligence and project financing
Manage expectations with IEs and financing counterparties to meet project schedule while maximizing valuations
Assess cost benefit trade-offs to support negotiations with financing counterparties
Responsible for timely delivery of IE report, including leading internal review and communication with the IE EPC RFP and Value Engineering
Manage EPC contract technical exhibits in collaboration with Procurement Leads
Translate project specific constraints and risks into actionable EPC requirements
Support EPC Procurement Leads in identifying value engineering opportunities and optimal equipment
Review EPC designs and translate design details to energy production models Lead internal performance testing of projects during commissioning and review and approve contractor performance submittals Project Optimization Efforts
Be fully responsible for managing design aspects of individual projects, including trade-offs between production, construction costs, land and permitting constraints
Guide and train other team members in decisions related to project design optimization PPA bid/Competitiveness
Review technical terms of offtake agreements and propose preferred terms for negotiations with counterparties
Lead cross functional design optimization efforts targeted at lowest LCOE/LCOS
Work cross-functionally between development, land, engineering, estimating and procurement teams Lead technical bid preparation and ensure team deliverables meet bid requirements
Collaborate with Energy Markets team to model merchant revenue streams for financial settlement offtake opportunities REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years’ experience in project or optimization engineering
5+ years’ experience with renewable energy and solar development
Experience leading IE process and technical diligence for non-recourse financings of utility-scale solar projects
Familiarity with IE and EPC community
Strong communicator with ability to explain technical concepts
Commercially minded engineer focused on LCOE
Strong PV production modeling experience (PVsyst, SAM, and/or pvlib)
Strong experience with battery storage performance modeling tools and parameters
Understanding of PV and BESS EPC cost stack and key cost drivers
Understanding of the full solar development process
Understanding of energy market mechanics and revenue structures
Technical background in modules, inverters and/or battery technology a plus
Strong experience using Excel for data analysis and tool building
Proficient working in python and using version control software #LI-Hybrid
Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.
Pay Range$136,000—$175,000 USD
