Nicholas Willey, Pe
About Nicholas Willey, Pe
Nicholas Willey is a Manager of Development Engineering at Intersect Power, where he oversees a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects. He holds a Master's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Maine and has extensive experience in civil and structural engineering.
Work at Intersect Power
Nicholas Willey serves as the Manager of Development Engineering at Intersect Power since 2023. In this role, he manages a portfolio of utility-scale projects, each with a minimum capacity of 300MWac. His responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders such as engineering teams, developers, landowners, legal advisors, and environmental permitting specialists. Willey's focus is on advancing renewable energy initiatives, particularly in solar, wind, battery energy storage systems, and hydrogen projects across the United States.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Willey holds a Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Maine, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from the University of Maine, studying from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in civil and structural engineering, particularly in the context of renewable energy projects.
Professional Background
Willey has a diverse professional background in engineering. He began his career as a Summer Intern at The Lane Construction Corporation in 2012. He then worked as a Structural Engineering Intern at HNTB in 2013. After completing his studies, he held various positions at TRC Companies, Inc., including Civil/Structural Engineer II from 2019 to 2022 and Senior Civil/Structural Engineer from 2022 to 2023. He also worked at HNTB as a Structural Engineer II from 2016 to 2019.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Intersect Power, Nicholas Willey gained valuable experience at TRC Companies, Inc. where he worked for nearly a year as a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer. His earlier roles included significant positions at HNTB, where he served as a Structural Engineer II for three years and as a Structural Engineering Intern. His early career also included a position as a Student Instructor's Aide IV at the University of Maine for three months in 2013.