At my previous role with GreenGrid Solutions, we were tasked with designing a PV system for a 150,000 sq ft office complex.

Determine the optimal system size to meet 30% of the building’s annual electricity demand while staying within budget.

Conducted a site solar irradiance analysis, calculated the building’s load profile, applied the PV system sizing formula (kW = Annual kWh × % target ÷ (Annual peak sun‑hours × system efficiency)), selected high‑efficiency monocrystalline modules and string inverters, and performed a financial ROI model.

Delivered a 350 kW PV system that reduced the client’s electricity bill by 28%, achieved a 5‑year payback, and earned a LEED EB OM credit.

During a feasibility study for a coastal utility, I compared on‑shore and offshore wind options.

Identify key design and operational distinctions to inform technology selection.

Highlighted that offshore turbines are larger (8–12 MW vs. 2–4 MW on‑shore), require corrosion‑resistant materials, floating or jacket foundations, and have higher installation logistics; on‑shore turbines face land‑use constraints, easier access for maintenance, and lower transmission costs; operationally, offshore sites experience steadier wind, lower turbulence, but require specialized vessels for O&M.

Recommendation favored offshore wind for the 200 MW target due to higher capacity factor (45% vs. 30%) despite higher CAPEX, leading to a projected LCOE reduction of 12%.

While leading the economic assessment for a 50 MW solar‑thermal plant in Arizona, senior management needed a comprehensive LCCA to secure financing.

Develop an LCCA covering capital, O&M, fuel‑cycle, decommissioning, and revenue streams over a 25‑year horizon.

Collected CAPEX data (equipment, civil works), estimated O&M based on manufacturer data, modeled solar‑thermal heat‑storage degradation, applied discount rate of 6%, incorporated tax incentives, and performed sensitivity analysis on solar DNI variability and water‑usage costs using Excel Monte‑Carlo simulation.

The LCCA showed a net present value (NPV) of $120 M and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 9.8%, meeting the investor’s hurdle rate and supporting project approval.

I was the project lead for a 20 MW wind farm in Kansas, coordinating civil, electrical, and environmental teams.

Deliver the project within an 18‑month schedule and a $45 M budget while meeting state permitting requirements.

Implemented a detailed Gantt chart, held weekly cross‑functional stand‑ups, used Earned Value Management to track cost performance, negotiated with turbine supplier for a fixed‑price contract, and secured early environmental clearances through proactive stakeholder engagement.

Project completed in 17.5 months, 3% under budget, and achieved a 15% higher capacity factor than projected, earning a commendation from senior leadership.

During the construction of a 10 MW solar farm in Texas, new state interconnection standards were introduced mid‑project.

Align ongoing construction activities with the updated regulations without causing delays.

Conducted a gap analysis, updated the compliance matrix, engaged a local permitting consultant, revised design drawings to meet the new interconnection criteria, and held a compliance workshop for the construction crew.

Secured interconnection approval two weeks ahead of schedule, avoided potential fines, and maintained the original project completion date.

Midway through a 5 MW biomass plant upgrade, unexpected soil remediation costs added $2 M to the budget.

Reduce the overrun and keep the project financially viable.

Re‑forecasted the cash flow, identified non‑critical scope items that could be deferred, renegotiated contracts with the civil contractor for a 5% discount, applied value‑engineering to the cooling system, and secured an additional $500 k grant for environmental mitigation.

Overall budget overrun was reduced from 12% to 3%, and the project was completed within the revised financial envelope, preserving stakeholder confidence.

Designing foundations for a 3 MW on‑shore turbine in Iowa, the client required adherence to OSHA and IEC 61400‑2 standards.

Integrate safety requirements into the foundation design and demonstrate compliance before construction.

Performed geotechnical analysis per ASTM D422, incorporated safety factors from IEC 61400‑2 for load combinations, prepared a safety case document, and arranged third‑party peer review. Conducted a design verification using finite‑element modeling and generated a compliance checklist signed off by the safety officer.

Foundation design received certification without revisions, enabling construction to start on schedule and passing the subsequent site safety audit with zero non‑conformities.

Our firm was commissioned to assess a 100‑acre site in Nevada for a 50 MW solar PV farm.

Complete a comprehensive EIA that satisfies NEPA requirements and state environmental statutes.

Scoping meetings with stakeholders, baseline data collection on flora/fauna, water resources, and cultural sites, impact modeling for land use and habitat loss, mitigation planning (e.g., wildlife corridors, dust control), preparation of the Draft EIS, and public comment incorporation.

The EIA was approved by the state agency, permitting proceeded without litigation, and the project secured a $2 M tax credit for habitat mitigation.

In my role at a consulting firm, code updates occur frequently across multiple jurisdictions.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge to ensure all designs remain compliant.

Subscribe to IEEE, IEC, and ASHRAE newsletters, attend annual industry conferences (e.g., IEEE PES T&D), participate in webinars hosted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and use a compliance management software that flags updates relevant to active projects.

Reduced compliance rework by 15% over two years and received commendation for proactive code adoption on a 30 MW solar project.

During a strategic planning session at my company, we evaluated upcoming tech trends.

Identify a technology with high growth potential and justify its relevance to our portfolio.

Analyzed market reports, patent filings, and cost‑trend curves, concluding that perovskite‑silicon tandem solar cells will likely surpass 30% efficiency by 2028, offering higher energy yield on limited roof space and lower balance‑of‑system costs.

Recommended pilot installation of a 500 kW tandem array, which secured a $250 k grant and positioned the firm as an early adopter, enhancing our market differentiation.

Led the design of a 10 MW offshore wind farm in the North Sea where decommissioning costs were a concern.

Integrate circular economy concepts to minimize waste and enable component reuse.

Selected turbine blades made from recyclable thermoplastic composites, designed modular tower sections for disassembly, arranged a take‑back agreement with the OEM for end‑of‑life recycling, and incorporated a life‑cycle assessment to quantify material recovery rates.

Projected 85% material recovery at end‑of‑life, reduced upfront material costs by 7%, and earned a sustainability award from the host country’s energy ministry.

A 25 MW solar farm under my management showed a 5% performance dip over six months.

Identify root causes and implement corrective actions using data analytics.

Collected SCADA data, applied anomaly detection algorithms to flag underperforming strings, correlated weather data to isolate soiling vs. inverter issues, performed a drone‑based thermal inspection, and scheduled targeted cleaning and inverter firmware updates.

Recovered 4.2% of lost output within two months, improving overall capacity factor from 22% to 24% and increasing annual revenue by $150 k.