Careers

Project Manager – Bids & Proposals

You can apply through the Sempra LNG Career Website.  You will need to search job number 21-58659

Primary Purpose

In a self-directed role, own and lead the development and submission of complex proposals and direct bids to support the growth of an industry-leading grid controls technology company with the mission to build a renewable, resilient electric grid. The Project Manager will coordinate and produce the proposal response (RFI, RFP, concept paper, direct bid, etc.) whilst assembling a proposal team with the relevant service/product/business knowledge required to win. Responsibilities include the introduction and implementation of all necessary proposal procedures and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes.
• Lead pricing for proposals in close coordination with Finance team
• Regularly monitor and report on new opportunities and sales performance milestones and metrics using a CRM (Dynamics 365), PRM, and other tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Engineering, or similar field. Required
• Master’s Degree Business Administration, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Engineering, or similar field. Preferred

Experience

• 5+ Experience in renewable energy, energy storage, advanced controls, utility sectors, or related industry in project/program management, sales/business development, or team management roles. Required
• Experience coordinating and updating CRM, PRM, and Content Management System. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Able to operate with a high level of autonomy to complete sales documents (simple bids proposals) in a startup environment Advanced
• Ability to take complete ownership of tasks and delegate responsibilities to co-workers at all levels Advanced
• Ability to write persuasive technical proposals, develop pitch decks, advise on pricing considerations, and create compelling offers Advanced
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with partners and clients at the C-Suite level. Advanced
• Outstanding problem-solving ability. Quickly perceives underlying problems and their causes. Develops insights on the key drivers, risks, and interdependencies involved in a business opportunity. Ability to analyze and understand complex situations and develop, recommend, and implement effective solutions. Advanced
• Outstanding cross-functional communication skills with the proven ability to align internal and external stakeholders. Advanced
• Interpret technical information and translate into understandable, clear terms Intermediate
• Document template management in line with company branding Intermediate
• Flexibility to manage initiatives with differing levels of ambiguity Intermediate
• Understand company, team, and customer demands and reprioritize as needed with limited information Intermediate
• Has initiative, good judgment, and is resourceful Intermediate

Other Qualifications

• Domestic and international travel of up to 10%.

Full-Time/Part-Time

• Full-time

Project Manager – San Diego

You can apply through the Sempra LNG Career Website.  You will need to search job number 20-53915

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects to successfully meet business objectives. May manage third party vendors to ensure value of services as contracted. Works closely with business stakeholders to meet client expectations and deliver maximum value to the business. Coordinates project team members and tasks to oversee quality of project deliverables such as communications and presentations with team members and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• • • Manage and lead project resources and the inter-dependencies of their activities to meet project objectives in accordance with department guidelines. This may include, but is not limited to, resource planning, tracking schedules, budget reporting, risk analysis, issue management and training.
    • Develop plans to assess and mitigate risk from multiple unknown internal and external sources over long durations and budgets for contingency resources.
    • Lead discussions with stakeholders to develop solutions that delivers company initiatives.
    • Identify, define and track project(s) deliverables and dependencies over long durations with significant change requests.
    • Engage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities using advanced negotiation and communications skills.
    • Utilize well-defined planning and control processes to manage projects across the full life cycle of the project that could range from business analysis to benefits realization.
    • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• • • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related business/technical discipline or equivalent experience. Required
    • Advanced degree is preferred.

Experience

• • • More than 10 years of experience in a Project Management discipline. Required
    • Experience in a similar industry or production/service environment. Preferred
    • Prior large Engineering and/or IT project management. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• • • Expertise leading a cross-functional team in the analysis, design and implementation of technology solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Advanced
    • Advanced teamwork and interpersonal skills in setting and managing client expectations. Extremely effective in communicating complex technical matters in business terms. Advanced
    • Expert business analysis skills with the ability to lead stakeholders in developing conceptual solutions to complex business problems. Advanced
    • Strong aptitude in both infrastructure and software development disciplines. Intermediate
    • Advanced project management skills with the capacity to multitask and manage multiple medium to large projects across multiple disciplines. Advanced
    • Expert in project management tools, methodologies and technical platforms. Advanced
    • Advanced communications skills with diverse audiences, in both oral and written contexts. Advanced

• • • PMP certification. Preferred
    • Professional certificates. Preferred

Full-Time/Part-Time

• • • Full-time

SCADA Engineer  – San Diego

You can apply through the Sempra LNG Career Website.  You will need to search job number 21-59283

Primary Purpose

Manage the design, implementation, and operations of energy control system projects. Responsible for the development of conceptual control solution designs for low and medium voltage generation and distribution systems, preparation of technical specifications, coordination of detail design with contractors and design consultants, review of detail design documents, and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and applicable design criteria. Serve as field engineer to implement solutions and provide post-installation support to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• • • Resolve electrical and or control system design, installation, and interface issues that arise at the project site during construction, and assist in the proposal, startup and commissioning of the projects.
    • Perform quality assurance reviews and inspection of electrical designs, equipment and installations to ensure compliance with applicable acceptance criteria, codes, and standards.
    • Responsibilities include travel to manufacturing facilities to inspect assembly of electrical equipment and attend factory testing. Also includes travel to project job sites to oversee installation of electrical materials, equipment and systems.
    • Coordinate electrical design development with equipment suppliers, construction contractors, and consultants.
    • Responsibilities include reviewing electrical design documents and technical specifications and providing responses to same.
    • Develop technical specifications for procurement of electrical equipment and installation services. Prepare technical and commercial bid evaluations for proposals received.
    • Prepare construction plans, schedules and procedures for electrical installations.
    • Develop conceptual designs and provide cost input for electrical generation and distribution systems to support the development of projects and commercial proposals for sale of electrical generation.
    • Performs other project proposal and development activities.

Qualifications

Education

• • • Bachelor’s Degree Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Systems Control or related discipline. Required

Experience

• • • 5+ years professional experience in Electric Power System Engineering. Required.

Skills and Abilities

• • • Knowledge of IEEE Standards and National Electrical Code required
    • Knowledge of utility electric transmission and distribution system design and operations
    • Must be team orientated and be able to work effectively in diverse work groups
    • Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication
    • Must clearly and concisely communicate technical and non-technical information and concepts with customers and various levels of management in both formal and informal settings
    • Knowledge of programming languages
    • Knowledge of spreadsheets and database analysis tools
    • Position can be based anywhere in US, requiring up to 25% of time for travel

Full-Time/Part-Time

• • • Full-time

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