Head of Engineering or /Engineering Manager for Continuum Associates

This is a remote position.

Company Name: Continuum Associates LLC

Website: www.continuum-associates.com

About Company

Continuum Associates (CA) is a leading renewable energy project development consulting and advisory firm with an extensive focus on grid technical and analytical studies. Formed in April 2011, CA focuses extensively on project development services related to renewable and clean energy power project development across North America and across the world. CA provides engineering, technical, and quant-heavy services for power project development from concept to completion. The CA team brings together cumulative project experience of 200+ years and has worked across the length and breadth of renewable energy technologies, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage projects.

CA team has developed extensive expertise in grid-related studies and analysis for renewable energy projects in all ISOs and RTOs across North America, which include PJM, MISO, NYISO, CAISO, and ISO‐NE.

Product Development

In addition to providing consulting services, the Company creates software for the renewable energy industry. We work with top solar, wind, and battery developers across the US and abroad to efficiently bring more renewable energy onto the power grid.

CA is looking to hire a Head of Engineering or /Engineering Manager which would be a high visibility role set to play a pivotal part in the growth of Continuum Associates in India. The minimum industry experience required is 12y - 15y, with an excellent academic pedigree from top-tier technical institutes (IIT/NIT/IISc).

We are looking for candidates with a strong engineering background in power system analysis with modeling skills to match. 

Role: Head of Engineering or /Engineering Manager

Experience: 12 to 15 Years

Location: Remote

Technical Expertise & Experience Required:

• Aim and strive to lead Continuum Associates LLC’s India team across a diverse set of verticals and functions.
  

• Develop and lead a team of very talented and inquisitive engineers.
  

• Strong Project Management skills in Power system studies on Renewable energy (onshore and offshore wind, solar) grid integration.
  

• Establish top-level and top-notch expertise as a power system expert internally within Continuum Associates LLC and externally with Continuum Associates LLC’s clients.
  

• Perform data analysis related to bulk transmission, distributed generation, and power quality studies.
  

• Write engineering reports that document study results. Objective and concise writing and presentation skills.
  

• Strong Experience in one or more of the following areas: transmission and distribution planning, renewable grid integration studies, power system economics and reliability assessment.
  

• Lead engineering studies on solar, wind, energy storage plants and utility power systems. 
  

• Expert knowledge of power system simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS/E, Simulink for Power Systems, PSS/e, PSLF, etc.
  

• Expertise and skill in PSS/E and/ or PSCAD are a MUST and is REQUIRED.
  

• Strong understanding of power electronics and power electronics principles as it apply to the inverter and converter design and wind turbine generators such as Type 3 and Type 4 wind turbine generators.
  

• Programming skills in Python or another major programming language and/ or other data analysis tools such as Excel Macro, R, etc.
  

• Relevant work experience in power systems, wind farms, solar PV farms, energy storage, or consulting engineering in similar industries.
  

• BTech/BE/MTech/ME within Electrical Engineering engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
  

• 5+ years’ experience leading a team of design professionals in a consulting engineering environment.
  

• Communication: the capability to effectively communicate with employees, clients, and business partners to create a clear and mutual understanding of common goals, directives, and expectations. Possesses skills ranging from negotiating, conflict resolution, communications, influencing, and coaching.
  

• Exceptional work and professional ethics while working remotely, and setting up a high bar on professional conduct.
  

• Experience in building a team under your supervision from the ground up is essential. You should have also played a role of a mentor, and trainer with great people management skills.
  

• Functional knowledge of Balance of Plant (BoP), Including Transformer, switchgear, cables/overhead, Lines, reactors, STATCOM technical specifications, and Earthing design calculation as per IS/IEEE.
  

The person in this position will also support the development of cutting-edge tools that the company plans to bring to market in the next couple of months.

Academic Qualification/Education Requirement:

• Requires a BE/BTech or ME/MTech from leading technical institutes in the country  with courses in Electrical Power Engineering or Electrical Power Systems
  

• Ph.D.  preferred. Experience can be compensated for the right candidate's preference for an advanced degree
  

Internal & External contacts:

• The individual will be in regular contact (phone/email/meetings) with the Client (Lenders and Owners) and the Client’s project is located in the United States and other global markets. Excellent/ Exceptional written and oral English communication skills are a key requirement for this position.
  

• The individual will be in regular contact with his/her own team, the Line Manager, other Head of Sections, and the CEO of the company.
  

• The individual will work closely with other engineers in their local offices and will have contact with the wider electrical community.
  

Other Key Requirements or Qualifications:

• Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports and communication in English.
  

• Superior organisation, coaching and interpersonal skills combined with effective leadership, decision-making, and communication.
  

• Ability to work in a pressurized consultancy environment – operating in tight timescales.