Manager, Engineering

Description

• Serve as the engineering point of contact for clients, utilities, independent engineers (IEs), and permitting agencies as needed
• Support the Senior Engineering Manager in continuous process improvement initiatives improving engineering efficiency, design standardization, and process automation. Gain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, product innovations, and regulatory changes affecting solar and energy storage systems
• Oversee the engineering aspects of utility-scale solar projects from project award through to project closeout, ensuring adherence to critical milestones such as design reviews, procurement, and construction deadlines
• Oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Ensure EOR designs are compliance with AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction), codes and regulations, utility interconnection standards, and environmental regulations
• Foster and promote culture driven by core values of honor relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and contagious energy within the team
• Ensure proper collaboration with engineering team and project management, procurement, and construction teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of engineering deliverables
• Interface with clients to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide final review of EOR subcontracts and change orders, ensuring compliance with project requirements and budget
• Establish and maintain core relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop a team of Engineering Leads and Project Engineers supporting utility-scale PV projects, including resource planning, workload balancing, and performance reviews. Support the development and execution of team development plans, providing mentorship and training to enhance technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ownership among team members
• Address project-level escalations between EORs, Project Management, Owners and AHJs promptly and effectively, providing solutions to technical challenges
• Ensure proper mentorship of junior engineers to ensure consistent application of technical guidelines, design optimization techniques, compliance processes and Moss standards
• Accountable for team adherence of quality assurance processes and engineering best practices to ensure high-quality project engineering execution. Support Field Operations to ensure project engineering deliverables are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest construction standards
• Manage engineering inputs to procurement packages, RFIs, construction drawings, and as-built documentation
• Support Preconstruction teams in Owner contract negotiations
• Accountable for ensuring effective communication in weekly coordination calls between EORs and owners, reviewing RFIs and engineering deliverable schedule shifts, submittals, and addressing design clarification through construction and the project lifecycle as needed. Assist Schedule Manager in creating and updating project engineering deliverable dates on a weekly basis or as needed
• Represent the engineering team in project meetings, client presentations, utility interconnection discussions, and permitting hearings as needed
• Facilitate project kickoffs with clients, EORs and AHJs as needed
• Assist the Senior Engineering Manager in updating project engineering timelines to help forecast resources for new projects and facilitate balanced workload within the team

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in the utility-scale solar EPC industry
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity of NEC codes, ASCE standards, and local regulations
• Strong coordination, problem solving, documentation, and data entry skills
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D – not required but a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance