Jim Krieg
About Jim Krieg
Jim Krieg is a Senior Energy Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in solar, storage, and distributed energy development, specializing in EMS/SCADA systems and microgrid design.
Title
Jim Krieg holds the position of Senior Energy Engineer, currently working at Arup since 2021. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Company
Jim Krieg is currently employed at Arup as a Senior Energy Engineer. He assumed this role in 2021 and operates out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Arup is known for its expertise in engineering and consulting, and Jim's role emphasizes his extensive background in energy engineering.
Previous Positions
Before joining Arup, Jim Krieg served in various engineering roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Ecompex, Inc. as a Sr. Engineer/Project Manager for Beale AFB from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he had a brief stint as a Freelance Solar Engineer in 2020. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Engineering Manager at Nuance Energy Group, Inc. He also served as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Pfister Energy from 2017 to 2018, and as a Senior Project Engineer at GeoPeak Energy from 2015 to 2017. Earlier roles include Senior Mechanical Engineer at Petra Systems, Inc., Senior Project Engineer at SunWize Technologies, Inc., CAD Engineer at Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group, Solar Engineer/CEO at SOLAR NETWORK, and CAD Engineer at Shamrock Electric Co., Inc.
Education and Expertise
Jim Krieg earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. He has developed considerable expertise in EMS/SCADA systems, crucial for monitoring and controlling energy systems. He is also experienced in microgrid design and off-grid solar solutions. Over 15 years, he has specialized in solar, storage, and distributed energy development, demonstrating a deep understanding of these areas.
Background
Jim Krieg's professional journey spans over multiple facets of energy engineering, from solar solutions to microgrid design. Starting his career as a CAD Engineer at Shamrock Electric Co., Inc. from 2003 to 2005, he swiftly moved through various critical roles in the energy sector. His background also includes leadership positions, such as being the CEO of SOLAR NETWORK. His substantial experience underscores a robust understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of energy projects.