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the givepower foundation (“givepower”) is a growing team of passionate problem-solvers creating innovative ways in which to use and develop clean energy systems around the world, for developing regions that need it most. Givepower’s primary programs include solar electrification for medical, educational and economic needs in developing regions; deploying scalable solar-powered desalination solutions for clean water access in remote communities, promoting global female empowerment, and sponsoring “voluntourism” treks for donors and partners that want to experience the impact firsthand.
your role
as the senior project engineer of sips, you will be instrumental in helping givepower accomplish ambitious goals by spearheading efforts in givepower’s project specific engineering and design aspects including value engineering and operational optimization. You will have the opportunity to work on socially impactful and mission critical projects deployed around the globe. Your role will be responsible for ensuring the best possible site design methods and principles are being implemented. A key emphasis will be providing leadership with on-time and high-quality engineering deliverables. Salary range for this role is 76,500-85,300 mxn/month.
responsibilities
* provide guidance, mentorship, and support to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment across solar impact projects and treks.
* establish and maintain robust engineering processes, standards, and methodologies, ensuring adherence to industry standards, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
* collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including development, deployment managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize tasks, and drive successful project/product cycles.
* oversee the design and execution of projects/products to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. This includes:
* working with engineers on prioritizing tasks and creating visibility of long-term goals to empower engineers to manage their time and keep to the schedule.
* assist and review designs.
* assist and review the development of internal tools, calculators, sows, sops, and checklists.
* drive innovation and technological advancements by staying abreast of industry trends, evaluating innovative technologies, and implementing best practices to enhance product efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
* support the management resource allocation, budgeting, and forecasting for the engineering department, optimizing productivity while controlling costs.
* foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging skill development, training, and knowledge sharing among team members.
desired attributes
* 5+ years in a related engineering/design field
* experience in electrical engineering and design
* excellent understanding of off grid solar + energy storage design
* good understanding of controls systems and genset integration to microgrids
* proficiency in autocad including 3d modeling
* proficiency in microsoft excel
* strong attention to detail and very organized
* ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervision.
* robust commitment to quality
* strong focus on providing timely solutions and deliverables
* innovative, creative, “outside-the-box” thinking
* thrives in dynamic environment, natural problem solver
* maintains a positive can-do attitude with growth mindset
* willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen
* 4-year college degree, or relevant experience in a related field
seniority level
* not applicable
employment type
* contract
job function
* engineering, project management, and design
industries
* services for renewable energy
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