JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to lead high-impact renewable energy projects?
Join UL Solutions as a Senior Project Manager, driving Independent Engineering (IE) and Technical Advisory (TA) services for solar, wind, and BESS project financing, sales, and acquisitions. Be at the forefront of renewable energy advancements while collaborating with top-tier clients and a multi-disciplinary team.
The role can be hybrid from São Paulo (Brazil), Medellín (Colombia) or CDMX (Mexico).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Leadership: Oversee high-profile renewable energy projects (solar, onshore wind and BESS), including technology assessments, design reviews (civil and electrical), and evaluations of CAPEX/OPEX, contracts, schedules, and permitting. Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential project risks and propose effective mitigation strategies, leveraging best practices and lessons learned.
- Reporting Excellence: Compile comprehensive Independent Engineering (IE) and technical Advisory (TA) reports, synthesizing technical and commercial insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Maintain exceptional quality to exceed client expectations.
- Client Engagement: Act as the primary interface with lenders and developers, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and innovative problem-solving.
- Proposals & Strategy: Prepare compelling proposals, including scopes of work, budgets, and timelines. Support business development efforts to expand UL Solutions' due diligence services for renewables.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinate efforts across internal teams, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery on time and within budget.
- Mentorship: Guide and develop junior staff, contributing to team growth and excellence.
- Industry Representation: Represent UL Solutions at conferences and client meetings, positioning the company as a leader in renwable energies due diligence.
QUALIFICATIONS
We're seeking a seasoned professional with a strong technical foundation and a passion for renewable energy. Ideal candidates will possess the following:
Experience
- Project Management Expertise: At least 7 years managing renewable energy projects, including solar, onshore wind or energy storage due diligence, project development, construction, equipment supply, operations, or M&A.
- Utility-Scale Solar & Wind Projects: Demonstrated experience with the design, development, and review of utility-scale renewable projects, including key components (PV modules, inverters, trackers), WTG, and other Balance of System (BOS) components.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Hands-on experience with BESS and familiarity with key concepts such as degradation, augmentation, and round-trip efficiency is a plus.
Education & Knowledge
- Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Finance). A Master's degree in Renewable Energy or a related discipline is a strong advantage.
Technical Acumen:
- Comprehensive knowledge of renewable technologies and the ability to evaluate key project metrics (KPIs).
- High-level understanding of energy modeling for wind and solar PV.
- Familiarity with contractual reviews for EPC, O&M, PPAs, asset management agreements, and credit agreements.
- Experience in defining and reviewing provisional acceptance and commissioning requirements.
Soft Skills:
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Collaboration: Strong team player capable of managing multiple complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Language Skills
- Primary: Fluency English (proficient in both written and spoken communication).
- Additional Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese would be a plus.
What we offer:
- Working on local and international projects alongside our UL Solutions' experts.
- Permanent contract with a flexible weekly schedule
- Competitive salary based on experience + bonus (10%)
- Access to our UL University to keep on learning and growing your personal career
- Matrix organization where you will be able to collaborate with different departments and develop new skill sets
- Really good and friendly working environment with an open mindset.
- Employee referral scheme
- Local benefit program
- Hybrid contract with possibility of working from home 2 days per week in the same country of residence.
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We solve our customers' problems. Within Software & Advisory (S&A) services, UL Solutions' Enterprise Sustainability business focuses on solving some of the most pressing world challenges - renewables, energy transition, sustainability, health & wellbeing, return to work and people safety. We do this through Renewable Energy Advisory and Digital Services, Environmental, Health and Safety Software & Learning programs, best in class Sustainability and ESG reporting software with UL 360, advisory services, subject matter experts and Healthy Buildings testing and verification.
