Sofia Nacinovich
About Sofia Nacinovich
Sofia Nacinovich is a Manager of Project Development at Clearway Energy Group, specializing in renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar, and battery storage. She has a background in Industrial Engineering and extensive experience in project development across various markets.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Sofia Nacinovich serves as the Manager of Project Development at Clearway Energy Group. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's initiatives in renewable energy. Her role involves managing various projects that focus on technologies such as wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen. Nacinovich applies her expertise to bridge the gaps between finance and engineering, emphasizing process implementation and tool creation.
Previous Experience in Project Development
Prior to her current role, Nacinovich worked at EDF Renewables North America as a Project Developer from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she was involved in project development across multiple markets, including ERCOT, WECC (Southwest), and MISO. Her experience in this role helped her refine her skills in optimizing photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) layout designs, balancing operational risks with investment returns.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Sofia Nacinovich earned her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from 2014 to 2015. This academic foundation provided her with the technical knowledge necessary for her career in project development and engineering.
Professional Experience Prior to Clearway Energy Group
Before joining Clearway Energy Group, Nacinovich accumulated diverse experience in various engineering and project management roles. She worked at TotalEnergies as a Project Development Manager from 2021 to 2022 and held positions at TechnipFMC as a Project Controls Engineer and Project Engineer from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she gained valuable experience through internships at Cameron, Dresser-Rand, and Schlumberger, which contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the energy sector.