Sr. HV Project Engineer at Qcells in Houston, TX

Description

Title: Sr. HV Project Engineer – Level 4
Department: Engineering Center
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Director of SME
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Remote

SR. HV PROJECT ENGINEER – LEVEL 4

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Sr. HV Project Engineer – Level 4 will provide engineering support to the Engineering Center team and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project design. This position reports to the Director of SME, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is hybrid for candidates living near a corporate office Houston, TX requiring up to four days per week on site. Candidates living outside the commuting distance of an office location will operate as fully remote with occasional travel. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review technical documentation such as site studies, reports, permits, etc. as related to design, cost or schedule impact.
• Create, review and maintain drawing packages, energy production models, bills of materials, scopes of work and other technical project documentation.
• Manage the technical needs in all stages of project development and design, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, specify balance of systems, perform site visits, coordinate needs for the permitting and technical support during the construction phase.
• Assist in the development and review of power system models, project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers.
• Coordinate internal resources for subject matter expertise and project risk reduction.
• Implement external resources such as substation and transmission engineer consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers.
• In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver high-voltage substation and transmission projects for the interconnection of PV and BESS facilities.
• Maintain continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development.
• Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees.
• Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results.
• Prepare conceptual design for solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc.
• Prepare bid packages for subcontractors including scope of work, schedule, project description, and conceptual design.
• Lead the technical tasks in preparation of EPC proposals and the review of potential project acquisition opportunities.
• Assist in field with site visits as needed, testing, commissioning and start-up of constructed power plants.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in electrical engineering, or applicable engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional engineering experience in the power industry.
• Relevant work experience in the design and development of substations and transmission lines for the interconnection of renewable power plants.
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Experience with power system modeling
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and relevant HV Codes and regulation
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred.
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred.

XAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 30% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.