Seasoned professional in the renewable space with an emphasis in development and electrical engineering, adept in leveraging AutoCAD and leadership skills to streamline project delivery, enhance team efficiency, and drive the lowest levelized cost of energy. Excelled in designing and implementing advanced PV systems, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and project management capabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Engineering
Sunfinity Renewable Energy
Dallas, USA
06.2023 - 01.2025
Engineered and designed plan sets for residential and commercial solar projects across multiple states, including Texas, Florida, California, and New Mexico, ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations.
Led comprehensive due diligence for large-scale utility and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) acquisition projects at various development stages, evaluating technical, financial, and operational factors to inform strategic decisions on potential acquisitions.
Oversaw contractor activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Managed, directed, and trained multiple installation teams in order to effectively and efficiently install PV systems in accordance with my plan sets, as well as the National Electric Code.
Spent hours in the field with master electricians, planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving various residential, commercial, and energy storage systems.
Development Engineer II
DSD Renewables
Dallas, USA
11.2021 - 06.2023
Prepared buildable layouts with a focus on optimizing the system to deliver the lowest levelized cost of energy
Software tools utilized include: AutoCAD, SketchUp, SunDAT, Helioscope, and PVsyst
Performed comprehensive due diligence on every project, gathering proper pre-development information to mitigate future roadblocks in the project life cycle
Managed entire portfolios from origination to interconnection, ensuring economic feasibility, mitigating risk, and identifying optimal interconnection strategies
Generated site plans and single line drawings for commercial and utility scale PV systems
Interfaced directly with clients, interconnection teams, sub-contractors, project engineers, and project managers to provide timely and accurate responses and solutions to clients
Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new and existing employees, focusing on the full development engineering process with a strong emphasis on CAD workflows and PVsyst analysis, enhancing team efficiency and technical proficiency
Staffing and Security Liaison (GS-12/13 Level) at REDHORSE Corp, Department of Energy Contractor, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable EnergyStaffing and Security Liaison (GS-12/13 Level) at REDHORSE Corp, Department of Energy Contractor, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Deputy Head of Project Management Department at Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Under Ministry of EnergyDeputy Head of Project Management Department at Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Under Ministry of Energy
Protective Force Officer II / Laboratory Protection at National Renewable Energy Laboratory/ Alliance for Sustainable EnergyProtective Force Officer II / Laboratory Protection at National Renewable Energy Laboratory/ Alliance for Sustainable Energy