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Title:  Sr. Project Engineer

Location: Boulder, CO

Reports to: VP, Operations

Start Date: Immediately

juwi Inc. based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by Germany-based juwi Holding AG is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. JUWI’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1MW or larger).

juwi Inc. has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Project Engineer to support the company’s growth. juwi Inc. is seeking an experienced professional who has demonstrated experience and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

FUNCTION:

JUWI is seeking an experienced individual who has knowledge of and experience with the complete engineering design effort of utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. As a key member of the engineering team, the Sr. Project Engineer will coordinate internal project design deliverables, be responsible for internal CAD processes, and be the primary technical interface for construction activities. The ideal candidate will also have a strong teamwork ethic, knowledge of solar plant construction and a focus on quality. The position will be based in Boulder, CO and will report to VP, Operations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Sr. Project Engineer’s primary responsibility will be to oversee, perform, and coordinate project design work and assure timely delivery of design documents and products. The Project Engineer will self-perform the work and manage internal and external design engineering scope. This work consists of DC equipment design and specifications, complete projects’ bill of material, project specific construction QA/QC documents, and integration of work products from other team members into the overall engineering package including AutoCAD drawings. The Sr. Project Engineer will be expected to coordinate design meetings, work with in-house engineers, and communicate progress and potential bottlenecks to the applicable project manager. Typical design tasks include project layout drafting, DC equipment sizing and cable calculations, detail drawing drafting, equipment take-offs, and specification writing. The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the internal design QA/QC process, ensuring complete reviews and corrections from project stakeholders.

The Sr. Project Engineer with the input of the engineering group, will create a work schedule that supports the overall project schedule. The Sr. Project Engineer will attend weekly project meetings and be prepared to address engineering issues. The Sr. Project Engineer will support the procurement process through finalization of specifications, quotation review and approval of the project bill of material. The Sr. Project Engineer will work with systems engineers, vendors, and construction personnel to optimize project designs for cost, quality, maintenance and ease of installation. The Sr. Project Engineer will provide support to the construction site via responses to RFIs, transmittals and informal correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited university engineering degree and 5+ years of technical, engineering and design experience
• Demonstrated experience with renewable energy-type projects
• Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of the various fields of engineering related to utility-scale photovoltaic projects including civil, geotechnical, and electrical.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirements that apply to utility-scale solar projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to think analytically and present clearly
• Ability to lead design engineering and oversee CAD processes
• Strong initiative and proactive problem-solving approach
• Willingness to travel for project related work
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

JUWI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JUWI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Project Developer

Department: Business Development
Location: Boulder, CO

Function:

The Project Developer is responsible for securing land positions, negotiating LOIs and lease/purchase options, the successful development, including entitlement, permitting and environmental compliance, for projects to which he or she is assigned. The Project Developer will establish and manage the development schedule and development budget.  During the development phase of a project, the Project Developer will represent the company’s interests in front of authorities having jurisdiction such as city councils, zoning commissions, and planning commissions.  In connection with the project financing process, the Project Developer will prepare permitting summaries and will address questions and issues raised by juwi’s customers on these matters.  During the construction phase of a project, the Project Developer will  ensure compliance with all project permits.  The Project Developer will work closely with the Business Development, Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely and smooth project development.

Position Description:

Qualifications

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

JSI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JSI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

TITLE: Business Development Manager

LOCATION: Boulder, CO       

START DATE: Immediately      

juwi Inc., based in Boulder, Colorado, is a developer, engineering, procurement and construction contractor and operator of large-scale renewable energy generation facilities. juwi has developed and built more than 400 megawatts of solar projects in the United States and maintains a >1 GW project development portfolio. juwi is wholly-owned by the leading German renewable energy company, juwi AG which, together with its affiliates, has developed and/or built over 1,500 renewable energy facilities worldwide.

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the company’s growth.

FUNCTION:

The Business Development Manager will work closely with the company’s senior management group, Finance and Legal teams as well as the rest of the BD team to execute the company’s origination goals. The position will present an opportunity to connect and collaborate with senior leadership and well as have meaningful access to the company’s thought-leaders through an active mentoring and sponsorship model.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and creative team player who:

• Has exceptional problem solving, organization and communication skills
• Desires to grow professionally within the company and expand scope and responsibility
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and hard-working
• Is client-focused and solution-focused
• Is capable of quickly learning new subject matter / business segment areas
• Has a track record of consistently exceeding professional expectations
• Is able to succeed in a flexible and changing environment
• Can balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Consistently demonstrates integrity and intellectual honesty
• Learns from mistakes
• Thrives on interacting with people and establishing cooperative rapport with others

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The Business Development Associate will, in addition to fulfilling other related responsibilities:

• Generally support the Business Development group activities as assigned by the BD team leadership, senior management and other related functional groups within the company, including the Finance and Legal groups; representative tasks may include
  • Conducting market research under the guidance of the Director, Policy and Governmental Affairs,
  • Supporting senior executives with idea generation, analysis and advice on origination and execution of new projects,
  • Supporting the Finance and Project Development groups for purposes of creating relevant financial models,
  • Collecting business and technical content from diverse functional groups within the company and incorporating such content into Business Development deliverables,
  • Identifying process bottlenecks or resource constraints in connection with assigned tasks and communicating them to supervisors on a timely basis,
  • Making recommendations regarding the prioritization of origination priorities,
  • Proactively reporting the status of assigned business development tasks to the BD team leadership

• Take ownership of the company’s goal to generate energy project proposals on a high-volume basis, including
  • Preparing Request-For-Proposal responses (managing and collecting content and drafting the proposals),
  • Creating and sending out unsolicited proposals to potential customers,
  • Working on multiple projects and transactions at any given time with multiple teams,
  • Managing, updating and supplementing the company’s customer database

• Implement, execute and improve the tools and documentation used to communicate and report origination opportunities and priorities and the Business Development activities that are underway in support of these initiatives
• In connection with the tools and documentation described above, maintain and promote clear communication with and among the company’s Finance, Project Development, Legal and Business Development groups about the status of business origination activities and opportunities
• Arrange and facilitate/lead customer meetings among the Business Development team, the company’s senior management and potential customers once an origination opportunity has sufficiently ripened
• Effectuate a clean “hand off” of project opportunities to the company’s Project Development group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA degree preferred).
• Highly skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Analytical skills for problem solving.
• Demonstrated efficiency in completing multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Detailed-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel through the United States and work flexible and long hours.
• Desire to grow professionally.
• Interest in renewable energy.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player with whatever it takes attitude.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Title:  Manager, Systems Engineering                            

Location: Boulder, CO

Start Date: Immediately

Reports to: VP, Operations

 juwi Inc. (“juwi”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and majority-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America.  juwi’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (1 MW or larger).

juwi has established an aggressive target for bringing solar power on line over the next several years and is seeking a Manager, Systems Engineering to support the company’s growth.  juwi is seeking a capable professional who has demonstrated talent in solar utility scale facility modeling, analysis, and design.

FUNCTION:

The Manager, Systems Engineering is responsible for juwi’s initial system design activities including plant generation modeling and high-level system design. The Manager will be involved with projects at the early stage of development and continually contribute refinements as pricing, site feasibility and interconnection design evolve. The Manager will provide technical support during project engineering and construction as needed and evaluate and direct test efforts related to project performance during the operations phase. The Manager is responsible for technical and commercial aspects of generation models and performance guarantees and will suitably defend analysis and supporting assumptions under third party engineer review.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Provide team direction regarding initial system design, and optimization and act as the primary internal point of contact for new project design technical details.
• Work with Business Development group to support technical and performance aspects required to respond to RFP opportunities.
• Contribute to generation modeling improvement and oversee team members results for accuracy and optimization.
• Guide and forge an efficient, creative, and motivated Systems Engineering Team while providing career development for each member.
• Manage and contribute to operating plant forecast and performance reporting systems.
• Provide financing technical support for generation models and performance guarantees while contributing new ideas and innovative methods.
• Deliver performance guarantee oversight and analysis.
• Provide operating plant performance testing and troubleshooting technical expertise if underperformance is identified or suspected.
• Lead cost reduction/design improvement efforts for application into new projects or test facilities.
• Stay current on latest design tools, methods, and cost reduction measures offered or deployed in the industry.
• Research and develop automated internal tools and new methods for improved design efficiency and performance.
• Oversee juwi’s local test facility including equipment selection, test fixture/equipment design and data acquisition suggestions.
• Contribute to long term engineering and operating plant research and apply lessons learned to latest designs.
• Coordinate with international subsidiaries regarding system design, cost reduction ideas, and quality improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, or applicable technical discipline
• Master’s degree is preferred
• A thorough understanding and demonstrated practical application of solar engineering, production modeling and power generation principles
• Highly developed understanding and application of solar modeling software including PVSYST and MATLAB
• Demonstrated technical team management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications
• Willingness to work flexible and long hours
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and organize work in an independent manner
• Desire to grow professionally
• Team player

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981. juwi is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. juwi prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.