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CAREERS
LT Program Technical Coordinator
Summary
GroundWork Renewables, Inc. provides full-service meteorological (MET) measurement equipment and services to support the development of profitable solar and wind energy projects. The firm is intensely client-focused, excelling in quick response. We are a team of versatile problem solvers that quickly assess a project’s needs and facilitate its efficient implementation. We are growing rapidly by providing our specialized service to global renewable energy developers.
Location
Holladay, UT
Position Purpose
The position’s responsibilities will include a wide variety of activities focused on contributing to the complete life cycle success of GroundWork’s world-class meteorological stations. Activities including remotely engaging with local technicians in the field to perform maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of stations, which includes activities such as:
- Work with team members in UT, ID, and CA to obtain an in-depth understanding of
GroundWork products, services, documentation, and LT Program processes. - Open and maintain lines of communication between GroundWork departments and
contractors (local technicians) through use of web-based project management
software and ticketing systems. - Collaborate with the GroundWatch team in the management of the LT Program including:
- Remote station maintenance and troubleshooting support.
- Creation of appropriate work tickets and working to resolve assigned tickets.
- Local technician hiring and remote training.
- Station maintenance document creation and curation.
- Timely evaluation of submitted logs and station photo documentation.
- Continually assess local technicians in all areas of expected station maintenance;
work with the GroundWatch team to address and resolve recurring issues.
Skills/Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in a similar role required.
- Desktop or phone support experience.
- Strong critical thinking and on-the-spot problem solving.
- Able to clearly communicate with team members and local technicians both verbally and in written business correspondence.
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Accurate record keeping of troubleshooting techniques and best practices.
- Proficiency in web navigation.
- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel PowerPoint) as
well as Google Office Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms). - Experience in solar or renewable energy a plus.
GroundWork Renewables values diversity and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. Our employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We recruit and hire without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please reach out to careers@grndwork.com to chat about any accommodations you may need.
Please fill out the form below to apply, or email a cover letter and resume to careers@grndwork.com.
Project Manager
Summary
GroundWork Renewables, Inc. provides full-service meteorological (MET) measurement equipment and services to support the development of profitable solar and wind energy projects. The firm is intensely client-focused, excelling in quick response. We are a team of versatile problem solvers that quickly assess a project’s needs and facilitate its efficient implementation. We are growing rapidly by providing our specialized service to global renewable energy developers.
Location
Holladay, UT
Position Overview
The project manager is responsible for providing clients with timely service and high-
quality data, as well as ensuring there is comprehensive documentation of all projects.
Specifically, this includes the following responsibilities:
- Continually assess projects in all stages; implement and assign appropriate next steps.
- Open and maintain lines of communication between Project Management and other departments through use of web-based project management and Kanban software.
- Set goals and expectations for and ensure quality in the workmanship of the shop and the field teams.
- Communicate progress to clients through internal and external status reports and other client communications.
- Research and manage daily issues regarding staff, processes, procedures, and client needs.
- Generate and review pertinent records and deliverables.
- Represent company at professional conferences to promote the company as needed.
- Manage and execute professional service requests.
- Work closely with upper management to evolve processes to fit changing business goals.
- Advise upper management on systemic issues identified through client interaction.
- Assist with new business opportunities, including identification of organic growth within existing accounts, development of proposals (including estimated budgets), and development of new business presentations.
Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of project management experience.
- Able to concisely and effectively present information.
- Able to clearly communicate with team members and clients both verbally and in written business correspondence.
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is expected.
- Proficiency in web navigation.
- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel PowerPoint).
- Experience in solar or renewable energy a plus.
GroundWork Renewables values diversity and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. Our employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We recruit and hire without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please reach out to careers@grndwork.com to chat about any accommodations you may need.
Please fill out the form below to apply, or email a cover letter and resume to careers@grndwork.com.
Electrical Engineer - Operational
Summary
GroundWork Renewables, Inc. provides full-service meteorological (MET) measurement equipment and services to support the development of profitable solar energy projects. The firm is intensely client-focused, excelling in quick response. We are a team of versatile problem solvers that quickly assess a project’s needs and facilitate its efficient implementation. We are growing rapidly by providing our specialized service to global renewable energy developers.
GroundWork seeks an experienced, detail-oriented, hands-on Electrical Engineer, preferably with solar industry experience, to play a key role in designing and implementing meteorological measurement systems (MET stations) for utility-scale, solar power plants.
Location
North Hollywood, CA / Remote
Position Overview
- The selected candidate will play a key role in the selection and system design of advanced meteorological equipment for placement in utility-scale solar powered operating plants.
- Liaise with business development, project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to gather product and structural requirements and designs.
- Evaluate client requirements and solution feasibility through technical meetings and documentation reviews (e.g., construction site drawings, proposed system design).
- Given requirements and constraints, determine which GroundWork products, standard or custom, apply.
- Support the creation of system design packages and corresponding bill-of-materials to meet functional, performance, safety, and cost requirements.
- Prepare drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software of standard or custom designs that require strong precision and drafting knowledge.
- Review and design detailed electrical schematics for MET stations using CAD software.
- Design diagrams, maps, and layouts to illustrate workflow using CAD software.
- Prepare rough sketches and review them with engineering colleagues.
- Support those responsible for building, testing, and deploying designed systems by providing hands-on guidance and by writing detailed and accurate support documentation.
- Provide installation and post-installation troubleshooting support.
- Ensure that the problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the produced set of drawings.
Skills/Qualifications
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of applied engineering experience with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Extensive hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software that involves more advanced design/drafting assignments and knowledge, including 2D and 3D modeling.
- Independently exercise judgement based on knowledge of the design requirements.
- Requires an analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems and deriving engineering calculations.
- Design and model backplate (panel) layouts, wiring schematics, single line diagrams and electrical connections to meet functional, performance and safety specifications.
- Design for proper grounding and bonding of electrical equipment in an outdoor, industrial environment to safeguard human life and to prevent damage to equipment.
- Experienced in component/hardware selection (e.g., section of solar sensors, Moxa switch, terminal blocks, diodes, fuses, cabling, conduit, enclosures, etc.).
- Experienced in designing for low to high voltage products/systems.
- Experienced in writing detailed and accurate support documentation (e.g., QC checklist, install guide, equipment commissioning guide).
- Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to go deep into engineering concepts, as well as the ability to explain technical concepts to non-engineers.
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office and Google tools.
Major Pluses
- Experience with solar or renewable energy production, meteorological measurement equipment (e.g., pyranometers, data loggers), and/or large-scale construction.
- Expert user of Autodesk: AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor and Vault.
- Application of communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) for SCADA monitoring.
- Experience with acquiring/maintaining industry product certifications (e.g., UL508A).
- Additional certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA).
Approach to Work
- Additional certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA).
- Aligns with our values: Trustworthy, Caring, Knowledgeable, Trailblazing, Nimble and Meticulous.
- Works collaboratively and directly with multi-functional teams, clients and vendors.
- Presents a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude while working in a multi-project work environment.
- Self-motivated, punctual, organized, and able to perform work with limited supervision.
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
Please fill out the form below to apply, or email a cover letter and resume to careers@grndwork.com.
JOB APPLICATION
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