Backed by more than 35 years in the power industry, Skurdahl joins the company during a time of growing investment in renewable energy generation. Skurdahl brings expertise and EPC experience working across the renewables space, including all phases of development, engineering, and construction. His experience with power purchase agreements, interconnect and partner agreements, and energy trading provide a client/market perspective. Skurdahl will provide leadership and project insights while further positioning the company’s solar business for growth.
“The influx of renewable energy is playing a key role in the diverse generation portfolio needed to meet the world’s power demand,” said Mario Azar, President of Black & Veatch’s power business. “Clients are increasingly looking for a solutions provider who can offer a cohesive yet flexible range of technologies and services, and guide and execute renewable projects from development through deployment.”
Before joining Black & Veatch, Skurdahl spent 15 years in various leadership positions for Avangrid Renewables. Most recently, he served as Interim Vice President of Projects, where he directed a team of more than 50 professionals responsible for the design and construction of U.S. wind, solar, and storage projects. Prior to that, he managed teams of engineering and estimating professionals providing development, design, procurement, and capital budgeting for projects.
Skurdahl a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Oregon State University.
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