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Smart Integrated Infrastructure (SII) Distributed Generation and Grid Edge Solution Lead

KS-Overland Park

Req#: 20073BR

Date published: 12-Sep-2014

Opportunity: Experienced Hire

Business Line: Energy

Business Plan: ENG

Level: 132

The Smart Integrated Infrastructure (SII) Growth Platform delivers state-of-the-art, innovative solutions to the municipal, energy, water, telecom, and transportation sectors all of which have become increasingly distributed and interconnected. SII leverages distributed infrastructure development capabilities with a high-end analytics platform to address opportunities in the areas of asset management, operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability to a wide variety of clients, including utilities, local and state government agencies, and the commercial / industrial sector. SII leverages Black & Veatch’s strong industry sector domain expertise to help clients improve system performance by enhancing communication, connectivity, data analytics and operational efficiency leveraging their developing and established integrated infrastructure.

Primary Purpose:
Lead the conceptualization and development of analytics solutions related to distributed generation, energy storage, renewable energy, and grid infrastructure. Work with Director of Smart Analytics, SII solution leads, developers, and clients to define solutions, create new applications, pilot, and manage go-to-market activities. This position will focus on developing cutting edge capabilities that leverage our domain and analytics expertise to optimize system capabilities and effectiveness. Candidates for this position must have a strong technical background in product or service implementation, ability to conceptualize/manage application development, experience in distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy systems, and a demonstrated skill and ability to understand client needs and deliver to scope, schedule, and budget expectations. The successful candidate will be able to leverage these skills into a position that delivers new and innovative analytics solutions to the energy industry.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Build a business practice around SII in the distributed generation and renewable energy industry; strong skills in identifying requirements, capabilities, and key value propositions. Stay abreast of advanced technologies for system optimization, control, integration of renewables, and interconnection protocols Be knowledgeable of new technology/device pipelines, product maturity, and industry lessons learned relative to Smart City/Smart Community deployments. Maintain familiarity with analytics, control systems, and IT systems associated with distributed generation, renewable energy, and other Smart Grid technologies. Work with solution leads, software developers and subject matter experts to apply knowledge of energy systems to analytic solutions. Support thought leadership through speaking at conferences and actively participate in marketing and sales activities. Pursue creative, innovative work interests that expand the SII business. Other job duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 11 years related work experience

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical specialty. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: 10-15 years; distributed generation and renewable energy or other innovative position with solution development experience. Qualifications: Demonstrated success in launching configured software and control system solutions Excellent technical communication skills (verbal and written) Solution management and execution capabilities Project leadership and management skills Group facilitation skills Savvy in user experience and technology Rapid response and multi-tasking Ability to be proactive with a sense of urgency in a dynamic environment Client activist approach Multi-tasking abilities and solid organizational skills

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