Engineer- Site Development | First Solar | New Delhi

Job Description

Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.

Basic Job Function:

Description:
• The Site Development Engineer, reports to the Sr Manager Land and Permits and is a part of the Project Development team for utility scale solar projects.
• Has to take lead in identifying site options, evaluating them and selecting the site and getting it ready fro contruction
• Co-oridnate with the legal team for the land title diligence process
• Work with the land aggregator/ consultant at the site to complete the acquisition process
• Take lead in conduting the pre-feasibility/ feasibility studies at the site
• Closely co-oridnate with the engineering and construction team for preliminary designs, access roads, TL alignments etc
• Secure land related permits from local govt departments with/ without the help of the land aggregator.

Experience:

• 8-10 years project engineering/ construction experience in the design/build, EPC, or electric utility generation fields
• 3+ years of experience in project development in solar/wind industry is desirable
• Project experience to include project development and permitting, , conceptual and detailed design, , preparing detailed schedules for development works and high level schedules for EPC works, scope preparation, scheduling, cost estimating for development works.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering /BTech in Civil is preferered

Required Skills: Excellent knowledge of Google Earth Pro and its applications

• Ability to handle large amounts of incoming information and reprioritize on a daily basis
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Ability to cold call and glean information in an effective manner Excellent writing skills,
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Speak the local language in which the project site is located (Kannada  for the current position) is highly preferred

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Identify private properties by gathering information on land availability from local land aggregators
• Work closely with Transmission team to determine suitability for interconnection
• Use communication skills to maintain relationships with owners throughout negotiation process
• Collaborate with Development and Permitting teams on multiple projects at one time
• Use GIS mapping tools to create area maps for Development and Permitting teams.
o Create KMZs of project sites and surrounding areas by accurately mapping parcels and easements
o Be able to designate areas of critical environmental concern and conservation
o Research flood zone information
o Facilitate title diligence by co-oridnating between corporate project development team, legal team and the land aggregator.

Physical Requirements:
• Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day.
• Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist
• May lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.
• May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities are required.
• Stay at remote areas (proposed project sites) during land acquisition, feasibility studies and permitting process

Please note: potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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