Senior Manager / Deputy – Civil Solar Planning & Engineering

Overview

Lead integration of engineering, permitting, and project development for utility-scale solar/storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• technical review
• site evaluation
• study management
• permitting
• dashboard reporting
• risk assessment

Tasks

-Oversee technical reviews and provide recommendations for executive decision-making and investment committees. -Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and planners to build organizational capability and technical excellence. -Oversee early-stage site evaluations, constraints analyses, and conceptual layouts to inform project viability and site control decisions. -Manage consultant teams developing civil, electrical, and environmental studies; ensure deliverables meet ibV and regulatory standards. -Oversee the development of internal reporting dashboards and process documentation to enhance visibility and accountability. -Serve as a liaison between Planning & Engineering, Project Development, and Corporate Finance to integrate site design, permitting, and interconnection requirements into project business cases. -Advise Project Development and Corporate Finance on cost, constructability, and technical risk factors affecting project economics. -Direct permitting strategy and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies (USACE, SHPO, USFWS, and AHJs). -Assist the Executive Director of the P&E Division in leading technical and strategic activities, ensuring alignment of engineering strategy with corporate and project development goals. -Support workforce planning, recruitment, and training initiatives within the Planning & Engineering Division. -Foster a collaborative, solutions-driven team culture grounded in innovation, quality, and accountability. -Track engineering budgets, schedules, and progress across multiple concurrent projects; identify and mitigate risks to scope and timeline. -Serve as Deputy to the Executive Director of Planning & Engineering, providing leadership continuity, operational support and decision-making authority in their absence. -Establish and maintain engineering standards, risk assessment frameworks, and quality control protocols across all projects.

Requirements

• gis
• cad
• pvsyst
• pmp
• p.e.
• leadership

What You Bring

-Advanced proficiency with GIS, CAD, and project management software; familiarity with PVSyst and other performance tools a plus. -Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. -Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with an ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable insights. -Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external consultants in fast-paced, multi-project environments. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or related Engineering field (P.E. license or PMP certification preferred). -8+ years of experience in renewable energy, site development, or related engineering management roles.

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About Ib Vogt Gmbh

-It has built or is constructing over 3 GWp of PV plants and maintains a development pipeline surpassing 40 GWp. -Flagship projects include a 149 MWp plant in Spain for Google, a 122 MWp park in Germany, and a 720 MW UK solar+storage portfolio. -It delivers full‑stack services—development, financing, EPC, O&M and asset management—across 30+ countries.

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