Engineering Manager

This position requires performing site analyses, optimizing project designs, managing performance modeling, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in electrical engineering, substantial experience in solar project design, and proficiency with CAD and production analysis tools. Strong project management abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams are essential.

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct desktop analyses of new greenfield sites and identify buildable areas.
• Draft and modify preliminary solar and battery energy storage project designs using CAD software.
• Optimize designs for maximum energy output through data analysis.
• Make early design decisions regarding ground cover ratio, inverter loading ratio, and grading.
• Collaborate with engineering vendors to develop optimized plan sets.
• Research and ensure compliance with regional permits, codes, ordinances, and environmental constraints.
• Build and optimize energy production models using PVsyst, Helioscope, or equivalent tools.
• Review and approve third-party performance models for EPC team-constructed projects.
• Design AC and DC electrical single-line diagrams for utility-scale PV systems.
• Develop and manage company design specifications in collaboration with EPC teams.
• Conduct site visit inspections to ensure quality and safety.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes and conduct regular design reviews and audits.

Required and desired skillsets, experience, and qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Over 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven track record in solar project design and renewable energy projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in production analysis tools like PVSyst.
• Demonstrated success in project management for utility-scale solar projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate external engineering resources.
• Proven capability to handle multiple projects through various development stages.
• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing the design of complex projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders, including vendors, customers, utilities, permitting authorities, and professional engineers.
• Strong knowledge of NEC & NESC, and experience with electrical systems design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PVSyst for grid-connected PV systems larger than 20MWac.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Knowledge of PV design software such as PVCase, Helioscope, Helios 3D, SunDAT, or PV Mega.
• Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets, create Excel trackers, and be able to use Word and Powerpoint for reporting/presentations via teams or in person.