Apex Clean Energy
Head of Electrical Engineering
Charlottesville, VA, United States · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 57 days ago
ExcelElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLeadershipMentoringRenewable Energy
About the role
- Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, design criteria, and technical governance across the operating fleet and development pipeline
- Oversee electrical system design for new projects, including substations, collector systems, interconnection facilities, and protection & controls
- Own grid compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to ISO/RTO, NERC, and utility requirements across all operating assets
- Support and optimize interconnection strategies, including upgrades, repowering, and capacity expansions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including performance analytics, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs
- Partner with commercial, finance, and development teams to evaluate technical risks, project bankability, and investment decisions
- Lead technical due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and refinancing activities
- Manage relationships with EORs, and key equipment suppliers to ensure long-term performance and service quality
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering organization aligned with company growth and operational goals
- Travels to project sites as necessary to support execution efforts.
Nice to have
- to accelerate the shift to clean energy.
- Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management.
- As an established IPP, our focus spans development, execution, and long-term asset optimization.
- This role will ensure technical excellence, fleet reliability, and grid compliance while supporting new project delivery and enhancing operational performance across solar, wind, and energy storage assets.
- The successful candidate will be well organized, comfortable in a dynamic environment, have strong attention to detail, and can synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas.
- A passion for renewable energy is a plus.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Benefits
- Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
- Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
- Base and bonus commensurate with experience
- Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Company info
- driven team of nearly 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers.
- For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.
- driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.
- Apex is seeking a seasoned Head of Electrical Engineering to lead electrical engineering strategy and execution across a mature portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy assets.
- Lead the Electrical Engineering function across the full asset lifecycle: development, EPC execution, commissioning, and operations
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to Asset Management and Operations teams to improve plant performance, availability, and reliability
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
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