Hervé Paré serves as ZGlobal’s Executive Director of Project Development Services on the Infrastructure Development team, bringing more than fifteen years of experience in design and construction management across renewable energy projects. He is responsible for the day-to-day operation, supervision, coordination, and successful delivery of projects, overseeing activities from early development through construction and commissioning.
In his role, Hervé leads project scheduling and budgeting, risk assessment and mitigation planning, permitting, procurement, and construction oversight for generation facilities of varying sizes and technologies across multiple jurisdictions. He works closely with internal teams, clients, engineering firms, utilities, and municipal authorities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Hervé’s team provides expertise across the full project lifecycle, including:
- Preliminary and detailed design
- Equipment specifications
- Interconnection facility design
- Site plans and elevation layouts
- Conditional Use Permits (CUP), building permits, and construction permits
- Procurement and construction management
- Independent engineering review
- Coordination with clients’ EPC contractors, local utilities, and municipal authorities
Prior to joining ZGlobal, Hervé gained extensive experience working with multiple renewable energy developers, supporting projects from initial concept through commissioning. His background includes design engineering, construction, start-up, and operations and maintenance for distributed solar energy projects. He has also performed detailed construction observations, inspections, and testing, documenting results in accordance with engineering best practices and applicable building codes.
Recent Accomplishments
Hervé has successfully managed design, permitting, interconnection, project financing, contract negotiations, and construction activities for a wide range of renewable energy projects, maintaining strong working relationships with local utilities and municipal governments. Key projects include:
- Holtville Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – 30 MW
- El Centro Energy Storage – 30 MW
- Titan 1 Solar – 70 MW
- Viking Peaker – 225 MW solar / 150 MW energy storage
- CTR Geothermal Project – 225 MW
- Oversight of 16 distributed generation and behind-the-meter projects
- Development services for 29 utility-scale projects totaling approximately 2,030 MW
Education
Hervé holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Sacramento.