Top Talent like Paul are on Pangea

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Paul Foster

Data Engineer
Project Manager
Product Analyst
New York, NY, US
Project Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Electrical Engineering
Due Diligence
Engineering
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Energy Storage & Solar Development | Interconnection Strategy | Technical Due Diligence & Project Finance | International Focus
I've taken projects from initial site screening to buyer close across a 300+ MW portfolio as a one-person technical lead. Executing interconnection in NYISO, MISO, and PJM, and before that designing electrical systems for 500+ MW utility-scale PV and BESS projects across ERCOT and CAISO. Beartooth Energy LLC provides senior technical advisory on solar and storage projects: interconnection strategy, energy yield analysis, system design, financial modeling, and transaction due diligence. I work with developers, investors, EPCs, and lenders in the US and internationally on discrete engagements where deep technical experience matters more than headcount. Core capabilities: interconnection strategy · PV + BESS system design · project financial modeling · technical due diligence · utility coordination · value engineering Languages: English (native) · Macedonian (native) · German (B2)

Work History

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Founder Independent Consultant

Beartooth Energy LLCFounder Independent Consultant at Beartooth Energy LLC (Current)
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Director Of Development Engineering

AC PowerApr 2023 - Jun 2025 • 2 yrs 3 mosAC Power is a Renewable Energy Power Generation company. AC Power is a mission-driven clean energy developer that transforms contaminated properties into clean energy assets that benefit communities and accelerate climate solutions. They collaborate with partners to create creative solutions for contaminated land, managing the process with transparency and efficiency. AC Power employs 8 people (+5.7% YoY, +2 people), founded in 2016. Headquartered in New York, New York, United States.
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Electrical Engineer II

Primoris Services CorporationJan 2021 - Apr 2023 • 2 yrs 4 mosUtility scale Solar PV and BESS Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) is a Construction company. Primoris Services Corporation is a specialty contractor delivering critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets. They provide unmatched value to their clients, a safe work environment to their employees, results to shareholders, and innovation. Primoris Services Corporation employs 2,375 people (+27.5% YoY, +1129 people) and has an annual revenue of $6.4B. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States, operates in 17 countries (including Canada, India, Morocco, Cuba, and United Kingdom). Has a $1.3B market cap. IPO 2006.
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Co-Founder

NanoMagnetic SolutionsAug 2019 - Dec 2020 • 1 yr 5 mosCo-Founder at NanoMagnetic Solutions
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Lean Engineering Intern

Exotic Metals FormingMay 2019 - Aug 2019 • 4 mosExotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace is a Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing company. Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division (Exotic) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative and technically demanding metal fabrications for complex aerospace applications. Exotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace employs 293 people (-2.6% YoY, -15 people) and has an annual revenue of $475.0M, founded in 1917. Headquartered in irvine, California, United States, with presence in India.
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Engineering Intern

Fluid Project MacedoniaMay 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 mosEngineering Intern at Fluid Project Macedonia

Education

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Humboldt University of Berlin

IES Study Abroad, German Studies2017 - 2018
M

Montana State University-Bozeman

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering2015 - 2020

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Energy Storage & Solar Development | Interconnection Strategy | Technical Due Diligence & Project Finance | International Focus
I've taken projects from initial site screening to buyer close across a 300+ MW portfolio as a one-person technical lead. Executing interconnection in NYISO, MISO, and PJM, and before that designing electrical systems for 500+ MW utility-scale PV and BESS projects across ERCOT and CAISO. Beartooth Energy LLC provides senior technical advisory on solar and storage projects: interconnection strategy, energy yield analysis, system design, financial modeling, and transaction due diligence. I work with developers, investors, EPCs, and lenders in the US and internationally on discrete engagements where deep technical experience matters more than headcount. Core capabilities: interconnection strategy · PV + BESS system design · project financial modeling · technical due diligence · utility coordination · value engineering Languages: English (native) · Macedonian (native) · German (B2)

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Top Talent like Paul are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Paul Foster

Data Engineer
Project Manager
Product Analyst
New York, NY, US
Project Development
Mergers & Acquisitions
Electrical Engineering
Due Diligence
Engineering
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Work History

B

Founder Independent Consultant

Beartooth Energy LLCFounder Independent Consultant at Beartooth Energy LLC (Current)
A

Director Of Development Engineering

AC PowerApr 2023 - Jun 2025 • 2 yrs 3 mosAC Power is a Renewable Energy Power Generation company. AC Power is a mission-driven clean energy developer that transforms contaminated properties into clean energy assets that benefit communities and accelerate climate solutions. They collaborate with partners to create creative solutions for contaminated land, managing the process with transparency and efficiency. AC Power employs 8 people (+5.7% YoY, +2 people), founded in 2016. Headquartered in New York, New York, United States.
P

Electrical Engineer II

Primoris Services CorporationJan 2021 - Apr 2023 • 2 yrs 4 mosUtility scale Solar PV and BESS Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) is a Construction company. Primoris Services Corporation is a specialty contractor delivering critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets. They provide unmatched value to their clients, a safe work environment to their employees, results to shareholders, and innovation. Primoris Services Corporation employs 2,375 people (+27.5% YoY, +1129 people) and has an annual revenue of $6.4B. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States, operates in 17 countries (including Canada, India, Morocco, Cuba, and United Kingdom). Has a $1.3B market cap. IPO 2006.
N

Co-Founder

NanoMagnetic SolutionsAug 2019 - Dec 2020 • 1 yr 5 mosCo-Founder at NanoMagnetic Solutions
E

Lean Engineering Intern

Exotic Metals FormingMay 2019 - Aug 2019 • 4 mosExotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace is a Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing company. Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division (Exotic) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative and technically demanding metal fabrications for complex aerospace applications. Exotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace employs 293 people (-2.6% YoY, -15 people) and has an annual revenue of $475.0M, founded in 1917. Headquartered in irvine, California, United States, with presence in India.
F

Engineering Intern

Fluid Project MacedoniaMay 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 mosEngineering Intern at Fluid Project Macedonia

Education

H

Humboldt University of Berlin

IES Study Abroad, German Studies2017 - 2018
M

Montana State University-Bozeman

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering2015 - 2020

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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