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Copia Power

Associate, Development Engineering

Copia Power, Dana Point, California, United States, 92629

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Company Overview: Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms. At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Support Copia Development Engineering by creating and managing preliminary designs and studies for all projects in the development stage

Perform in‑house preliminary designs 10% level using AutoCAD/Civil3D, PVcase layout generating software, and internal tools

Develop energy resource assessment models

Contribute to the development of energy assessment/production modeling and performance testing standards

Manage on‑site solar resource assessment and deployment

Work with project stakeholders to optimize projects for offtake, LCOE, IRR, etc. prior to EPC LNTP

Coordinate best practices and design standards with Copia EPC team to ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle

Provide technical input to the Approved Vendor List process by reviewing engineering consultants, equipment vendors (including emerging technologies), engineers of record and EPC contractors

Contribute to the development of all Development Engineering processes for more accurate and efficient evaluation of projects and completion of relevant tasks

What We Look For

Experience and knowledge in engineering and renewable development

Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution

Basic understanding of civil, structural and electrical engineering design

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to gather, organize, and draw conclusions from data

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with a strong attention to detail

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including discretion in handling confidential information and in communicating with third parties

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and identify critical items

Minimum Qualifications

1‑2 years of Renewable Energy experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles

Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office, CAD tools and PVsyst or equivalent energy modeling software

Ability to work from Copia Office (Washington, D.C.; Salt Lake City, UT; Lake Oswego, OR; or Dana Point, CA) minimum of 3 days a week

Ability to travel up to 15%

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Our Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums

Company contribution to 401(k) plans

Annual bonus eligibility

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid company holidays

Wellness and cell phone credits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support

Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility‑scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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