Director, Technical Assurance

Apex is hiring a Director Technical Assurance to own the companys renewable energy technical advisory function across financing procurement and quality this role you will support technical advisory reviews throughout the asset lifecycle for our utility-scale solar wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will be Apexs senior technical voice with lenders tax-equity investors buyers OEMs and third-party consultants.

Primary Responsibilities

• The senior technical voice across financing procurement and construction workstreams within the Apex portfolio. This will also include support wherever Apex needs authoritative technical judgment with external counterparties.

Technical Due Diligence & Financing Support (primary focus)

• Own the IE and technical due diligence program across debt and tax-equity financings and capital-recycling transactions managing concurrent deals through financial close and COD.
• Serve as the senior Apex technical contact with lenders tax-equity investors buyers and their third-party IEs fielding inquiries directly during financing and due diligence processes.
• Review and validate IE reports OEM specsReview and validate IE reports OEM specs/test reports and technical drawings against financing conditions and CPs.

Broader Technical Advisory (beyond IE)

• Serve as a technical resource to Procurement on OEM equipment contracts specifications and vendor disputes touching financing warranty or performance risk.
• Support EC/DC qualification and PWA reporting reviews upstream in development.
• Act as a technical escalation point on other cross-functional issues (e.g. transmission preconstruction).

Program Leadership

• Lead and develop a team supporting technical assurance and broader procurement efforts technical assurance staff and external consultants.
• Set diligence and advisory strategy and standards and hold the team and consultants accountable to them.
• Direct technical data-room build and quality review.
• Escalate and resolve high-stakes technical issues protecting valuations and schedule.
• Partner across engineering development transmission finance asset management and legal.
• Build team capability and standardize repeatable processes.

Work Environment

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment with regular travel to construction sites operating projects factories and counterparty offices. Site visits require adherence to applicable site safety requirements and use of personal protective equipment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

Qualifications :

To succeed as a Director Technical Assurance at Apex Clean Energy youll need to excel within the following criteria:

• A bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical electrical civil or a related discipline) or equivalent experience is required; an advanced technical degree or an MBA would be an added advantage
• 10 years of experience in the renewable-energy industry spanning project finance development operations and engineering including hands-on time in independent engineering owners engineering or technical advisory roles. 
• A proven track record of taking technical due diligence through to financial close on debt and tax-equity financings owner-side or as the independent engineer as well as supporting capital-recycling transactions including managing discussions with lenders tax-equity investors and buyers. 
• Hands-on experience in identifying and resolving significant technical issues that impact valuation and in closing technical conditions precedent across engineering finance and legal domains. 
• Familiarity with technical documentation required for tax-credit qualification (including energy-community and domestic-content adders PWA reporting) and the judgment to push back on third-party reviews. 
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior leadership position managing technical staff and external consultants while shaping diligence strategy across concurrent deals. 
• Strong grasp of technical design and performance across wind solar and storage plus the ability to review design packages and independent energy assessments. 
• Able to negotiate findings with third-party reviewers and lenders engineers under transaction deadlines. 
• Proven ability to direct teams and establish repeatable processes and templates. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an executive presence and the ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent transactions. 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Project). 
• Travel Requirements - 20-25%
• Willingness to work onsite in Charlottesville VA with travel to project sites factories and counterparties as necessary. 

At Apex Clean Energy we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our teams review!

Additional Information :

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How Youll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders we believe theres always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality differences and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning hands-on experience and mentorship
• Training strategies and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans dental and vision insurance plans short-term and long-term disability group life insurance 401(k) corporate matching flexible spending arrangements company paid parking and cell phone fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time