Pre-Construction Associate - Battery Energy Storage / Renewable Energy

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

The Pre-Construction Associate will play a critical role in the development and execution of Aypa's portfolio of stand-alone battery storage and hybrid projects. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfully plan, design, and prepare projects during the pre-construction phase.

- Support in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and assist in the formation of budgets for mid-to-large scale BESS and/or solar projects

- Collaborate with management and development to identify and review project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure all potential issues are addressed proactively.

- Coordinate to engineering design reviews during late-stage development and provide input regarding feasibility and constructability

- Support curation of project documentation and permitting from the Development Team to the Construction Team

- Oversee the preparation and submission of permitting applications and compliance documents, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met

- Support the evaluation of risks on mature project sites, including site visits and data collection

- Collaborate with the Engineering and Procurement team to ensure project designs meet technical, vendor, and regulatory requirements, and provide expert reviews on design documents, drawings, and specifications.

- Engage with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality control

- Work with Procurement to identify scope gaps before or after the execution of respective contracts

- Administer meetings with EPC contractors, suppliers, and interconnecting utilities for projects before mobilization

- Maintain effective communication and schedules with internal project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.

- Ensure that projects adhere to environmental and safety standards and assist in the development of safety plans and protocols

- Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and reports, and prepare regular progress reports for senior management and stakeholders

- Other duties as assigned or required, including techno-commercial value engineering

Key Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, project or construction management, environmental science, or a related field

- 1 to 3 years of experience as a project manager or project engineer in the renewable energy sector

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designations considered an asset

- Proven track record of supporting utility-scale projects, with a preference for previous BESS and Solar experience

- Strong knowledge of MS Project, P6, or Primavera

- Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

- Knowledge of regulatory and permitting processes in the energy sector

Compensation and Location:

Full-time base salary commensurate with experience

An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business

Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits

Remote (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference for Austin, TX. Remote will be considered on a case-by-case basis

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.