Preconstruction Associate
Company Overview
Jupiter Power is a leading independent developer, owner and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2017, the company's projects store electricity and deliver it back to the grid when it is needed most, helping support a more reliable and resilient power system. Jupiter Power has 19,700 MWh of projects operating, in construction or committed, and another 110,000 MWh in development across the country. The company has corporate offices in Austin and Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.jupiterpower.io.
Jupiter seeks to hire a highly motivated and experienced professional as a Preconstruction Associate in the EPC Department. The Preconstruction Associate will support the technical evaluation, design, and execution of utility-scale energy storage projects throughout North America.
This role will be based out of our Chicago, Illinois office and will be subject to our return-to-office policy which currently requires employees come in 3+ days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Negotiate design and engineering standards with external counterparties
Coordinate with different teams (e.g., design, procurement, construction) to ensure alignment with project goals
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Serve as liaison between project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams
Facilitate meetings and resolve conflicts or issues promptly
Own relationship with third party engineers of record; review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages, and ensure compliance with Jupiter’s technical specifications
Conduct development site visits to support site constructability evaluation, landowner meetings, permitting hearings, and community outreach events
Participate in on-site meetings involving counterparties and local government bodies such as planning commissions, fire departments, and others as needed
Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of workflows
Apply lessons learned from completed projects to improve future project outcomes
Support the preparation of project sales proposals, review contractual offtake documentation, and support origination efforts as needed
Prepare engineering specifications and scopes of work for build-transfer and balance of plant agreements
Support project financing efforts by providing responses to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions
Jupiter seeks individuals eager to develop their core professional knowledge, learn new areas of the business and take on additional responsibilities within Jupiter’s dynamic team. Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities.
Requirements:
2+ years in the energy industry, preferably working with the development and operation of new facilities
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with varied interests and backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Renewable energy experience
Master’s degree in an engineering field
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
Compensation & Benefits:
$100,000 - $120,000
This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.
Jupiter Power LLC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes diversity of experience and background.
- Department
- Construction
- Location
- Chicago
- Remote status
- Hybrid