Project Engineering Manager - Qcells

Title:  Project Engineering Manager
Department:  EPC
Location:Irvine, CA
Supervisor:Directorof Project Engineering
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Project Engineering Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, 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 Project Engineering Managerisresponsibleforleadingmultipleprojectsand executionofallprojectengineeringeffortswithinthe EPC team, and isresponsibleforboththemanagement and developmentofprojectengineers. This positionreportstotheDirectorof Project Engineering oranotherseniormanagementpersonnelthattheVP of Engineering maydesignate.

This positionislocated in Irvine, California and workinghoursare Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. Remote candidateisacceptable. This positionmaybeexpectedtotravel at least 30%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all stages of multiple projects and project engineering, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase;
• Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects;
• Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation;
• Report on the planning and technical design, and present it the engineering group;
• Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client;
• Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process;
• Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team;
• Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards;
• Assist with technical training for team members and development of new project engineers;
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality;
• Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example”  approach;
• Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects;
• Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards;
• Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system;
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science, with the working knowledge within several fields of engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience in the solar and/or energy storageprojects
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading a team
• Relevant work experience in the design and development of power/renewable plants (in particular utilitysolar or wind power plants)
• Experience working internationally
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
• Knowledge of PV plant design and optimization
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
• Ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·          Stationary Position: frequentlyremainsstationaryupto 90% ofthe time and sittingupto 8 hours in a day

·          Move/Traverse: infrequentlybend, stand, stoop and/orwalk

·          Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/orliftobjects (light to heavy) weighingupto 10 pounds

·          Hearing and Speech: frequentlycommunicateswiththeabilitytohear and talk on a regularbasiswithemployees, coworkers, and all personnelmatters; mustbeabletoexchangeaccurateinformation in thesesituations

·          Sight: frequent useofsighttodetectimages on computer, officedocuments, and officeobjectsnear and far

·          Climb: occasionallyascends/descends on stairwaytogettoofficeupper and lowerfloors

·          Travel is not required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·          Regular professional, officebusinesssetting

·          Noise levelrangesfromlowto moderate (if in officesetting)

·          Noise levelrangesfrom moderate to high (if on constructionworksite)

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.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

I hereby, accept and acknowledgethisjobdescriptionasmy own and am committingtotheseresponsibilities and requiredqualifications.

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