Pre-Construction Associate - Battery Energy Storage / Renewable Energy

The Pre-Construction Associate will play a critical role in the development and execution of Aypa’s portfolio of stand-alone battery storage and hybrid projects. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfully plan, design, and prepare projects during the pre-construction phase.

Responsibilities:

• Support in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and assist in the formation of budgets for mid-to-large scale BESS and/or solar projects
• Collaborate with management and development to identify and review project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure all potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Coordinate to engineering design reviews during late-stage development and provide input regarding feasibility and constructability
• Support curation of project documentation and permitting from the Development Team to the Construction Team
• Oversee the preparation and submission of permitting applications and compliance documents, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Support the evaluation of risks on mature project sites, including site visits and data collection
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Procurement team to ensure project designs meet technical, vendor, and regulatory requirements, and provide expert reviews on design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality control
• Work with Procurement to identify scope gaps before or after the execution of respective contracts
• Administer meetings with EPC contractors, suppliers, and interconnecting utilities for projects before mobilization
• Maintain effective communication and schedules with internal project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
• Ensure that projects adhere to environmental and safety standards and assist in the development of safety plans and protocols
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and reports, and prepare regular progress reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned or required, including techno-commercial value engineering

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project or construction management, environmental science, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a project manager or project engineer in the renewable energy sector
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designations considered an asset
• Proven track record of supporting utility-scale projects, with a preference for previous BESS and Solar experience
• Strong knowledge of MS Project, P6, or Primavera
• Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory and permitting processes in the energy sector

Compensation and Location:

Salary: Full-time base salary commensurate with experience;
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business;
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits;
Location: Remote (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or Salt Lake City, UT, or willing to relocate;
Travel: 20%.