Energy Services Solutions Operations Manager - Remote

at Siemens in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Family: Engineering

Energy Services Solutions Operations Manager – Remote

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Short Overall Summary of Position: Siemens Infrastructure is searching for an Operations Manager 2 to support our growing EPS (Energy Performance Solutions) business. In this role, you will be overseeing a small engineering team responsible for all engineering work related to the application planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Distributed Energy Systems (DES) and related technology solutions. This team works on emerging technologies associated with distributed generation of various renewable fuels (solar, cogeneration, etc.); battery energy storage; grid interface technologies and protocols; microgrids and other related approaches. This position can be based out of any of our US branch locations. Work from home option is possible

As a Energy Services Solutions Operations Manager, you will:

+ Oversees supervision of a small team (typically 4-8) of engineers.

+ Manage DES project engineering and project development. Provide lead technical oversight for projects executed by DES team including: savings calculations, project cost estimates, development cost estimates, sales support, and implementation support.

+ Supervise engineering activities, manage engineers, manage labor utilization, and coordinate with sales team. Mentor teams through goal setting, employee review meetings, and project reviews.

+ Participate in all required project risk reviews and sales to operations turnover meetings. Review engineering design to verify proper application of engineering principles, code compliance, coordination with local utility company, adequate safety factors for costs and savings, rebate calculations, incentive calculations, and proper documentation of scopes of work.

+ Develop engineering schedules and monitor progress to meet deadlines and budget. Determine resources needed to manage schedules.

+ Assist sales team in the identification and qualification of potential Distributed Energy projects. Review customer RFP’s, develop solution concepts around Siemens products, determine solution costs, quantify project execution risks, attend plant walk downs or customer meetings, and develop actual proposal documents.

+ Prepare financial models related to repayment, including Return on Investment (ROI), life cycle costs, and internal rate of return.

+ Monitor project performance, particularly those that guarantee savings.

+ Independently manage site visits and proposal development.

+ Utilize financial and monthly forecasting tools and work with other team members to monitor, manage, and control costs.

+ Maintain business best practices, ensure Limits Of Authority (LOA), and boundary conditions are adhered to.

+ Execute, at a minimum, Monthly Project Coordination (MPC) meetings for assigned projects

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred). Masters degree in electrical engineering preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered.

+ Professional engineer license preferred.

+ Minimum 10 years of experience with electrical solutions such as, but not limited to: substation design, containerized electrical solutions, packaged inverters, LV and MV switchgear, MCCs, GSU and Aux Transformers, Protection Systems, Generators, ISO phase bus, generator breakers, UPS systems, bus ducts, panel boards, switchboards, VFDs, PLCs, Lithium Ion batteries, plant controls, SCADA and related equipment.

+ Experience in electrical distribution engineering and applying grid code requirements for integration of solar PV, battery energy storage, wind farms, microgrids, conventional and stand-by generation (including paralleling), and electric vehicles charging infrastructure.

+ Experience and demonstrated expertise with behind the meter or utility scale energy storage systems.

+ Demonstrated self-starter and strong leader with sound judgement and ability to identify and develop solutions to complex electrical engineering problems. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

+ Demonstrated ability to recognize, develop, and implement methods for technology improvements.

+ Experience and demonstrated ability coordinating the efforts of multi-discipline, multi-agency project teams to complete work.

+ Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex information for non-technical audiences.

+ Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations.

+ Legally authorized to work in the United State on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

You’ll benefit from:

+ Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

+ The pay range for this position is $120,300 to $162,400 and the annual incentive target is 10%. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Ready to create your own journey? ?Join us today and help create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us. Learn more about our commitment to DEI here (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/diversity.html) .

Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy.

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