Jimi Diaz
About Jimi Diaz
Jimi Diaz is a Senior Project Engineer at Clearway Energy Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in electrical engineering and project management, with previous roles at ON Semiconductor, Arizona Public Service, and various educational institutions.
Work at Clearway Energy Group
Jimi Diaz has been serving as a Senior Project Engineer at Clearway Energy Group since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the company's technology roadmap, software tools, engineering capability, and project management processes. He acts as a technical escalation point and owner's representative during construction, focusing on mitigating delays and maintaining project schedules. His responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating technical aspects of EPC contracts and interconnect agreements. Additionally, he manages resources to finalize project scope, costs, schedules, energy output, and associated risks in collaboration with independent EPC contractors or developers.
Education and Expertise
Jimi Diaz has a diverse educational background in engineering and liberal arts. He earned an Associate in Science in Electrical Engineering from South Mountain Community College, completing his studies from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. Earlier in his academic journey, he studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Central Florida for one year and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Valencia College from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he has studied Broadcast Management at Florida International University.
Professional Background
Before joining Clearway Energy Group, Jimi Diaz accumulated extensive experience in the engineering field. He worked at Arizona Public Service (APS) as an Electrical Engineer III in Distributed Energy Sources from 2008 to 2019. His earlier roles include a PowerFet Design Intern at ON Semiconductor in 2008 and an Assistant Engineer at Entravision Communications in 2004. He also served as a National Sales Manager at Radio Unica Communications Corp. from 2000 to 2004. His leadership experience includes serving as President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers from 2005 to 2013 and as a Board Member at Adelante Healthcare from 2015 to 2019.
Community Involvement
Jimi Diaz has been actively involved in community service and professional organizations. Since 2013, he has served as a Los D-Backs Ambassador Councilmember for the Arizona Diamondbacks, contributing to community engagement initiatives. His commitment to professional development and community support is further demonstrated through his presidency at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where he served for eight years. His involvement in these organizations reflects his dedication to fostering professional growth and community outreach.