Associate, Development Engineering

Company Overview:

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Job Description:

Do you have experience in renewable energy and engineering with a strong desire to work for a people-first organization that is rapidly growing? Do you possess exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills? Do you have a passion for bringing clean energy and data center load solutions to the U.S power grid? And do you believe that collaboration and having fun ought to be key elements of your job? If you answer yes, read further & consider applying for our Associate Development Engineering role.  Copia Power is a leader in clean energy development, and this is a great opportunity to join a team bringing large scale assets on the grid every year.

The Associate, Development Engineering will report directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering, EPC in an individual contributor role.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate will work alongside the Development and Engineering team members. Specific duties will include: 

•Support Copia Development Engineering by creating and managing preliminary designs and studies for all projects in the development stage.

•Perform in-house preliminary designs 10% level using AutoCAD/Civil3D, PVcase layout generating software, and internal tools.

•Develop energy resource assessment models.

•Contribute to the development of energy assessment/production modeling and performance testing standards.

•Manage on site solar resource assessment and deployment.

•Work with project stakeholders to optimize projects for offtake, LCOE, IRR, etc. prior to EPC LNTP

•Coordinate best practices and design standards with Copia EPC team to ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle

•Provide technical input to the Approved Vendor List process by reviewing engineering consultants, equipment vendors (including emerging technologies), engineers of record and EPC contractors.

•Contribute to the development of all Development Engineering processes for more accurate and efficient evaluation of projects and completion of relevant tasks.

What We Look For:

•Experience and knowledge in engineering and renewable development.

•Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution. 

•Basic understanding of civil, structural and electrical engineering design. 

•Strong critical thinking skills and ability to gather, organize, and draw conclusions from data.

•Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail. 

•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including discretion in handling confidential information and in communicating with third parties.

•Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and identify critical items. 

Minimum Qualifications:

•1-2 years of Renewable Energy experience

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering

•Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles

•Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office, CAD tools and PVsyst or equivalent energy modeling software

•Ability to work from Copia Office (Washington, D.C.; Salt Lake City, UT; Lake Oswego, OR; or Dana Point, CA) minimum of 3 days a week. 

•Ability to travel up to 15%

•Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

This position is being managed directly by our team and we are not accepting third-party agency or recruiter support.

Our Benefits:  

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums

- Company contribution to 401(k) plans

- Annual bonus eligibility

- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Paid company holidays

- Wellness and cell phone credits

- Life and AD&D Insurance

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support

- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia: Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com. 

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.