Engineering Manager - Solar and Storage

Leap29 • Austin, Texas • 1d ago

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Solar and Battery Storage Construction Management

Job Summary: The Engineering Manager will assist in the overall successful delivery of solar and battery storage power projects, focusing on various technical diligence efforts. The Engineering manager will work closely with senior leadership, team members, and stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership
- Serve as go-to expert on renewable energy technologies.
- Provide technical guidance on system design, integration and optimization.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies.
Project Support
- Create early-stageproject designs and energy generation estimates.
- Assist with technical aspects of project development, including site assessment, resource analysis, project sizing, etc.
- Coordinate technical diligence of solar and storage energy projects.
- Make recommendations to optimize project economics.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement optimized project solutions.
Design and Engineering Review
- Assist in developing engineering design specifications and scopes of work.
- Participate in equipmentprocurement process and make recommendations.
- Provide careful reviewof design and engineering deliverables from internal stakeholders and external engineering vendors.
- Document key decision-makingprocesses during project design phase.
Regulatory Expertise
- Stay abreast of industry trends, policy changes and regulatory requirements related to renewable energy.
- Advise on compliance with local, state and federal regulations and industry standards, codes and best practices.
Company Standards Development
- Collaborate with Asset Management team on developing and maintaining various company policies and standards related to Project design and operations.
- Assist in evaluating, developing,and implementingbest practices including health and safety compliance across the organization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related fieldpreferred.
7+years of experience in renewable energy design, engineering, development, construction or operations.
Detailed knowledge of solar energy and battery energy storage systems required.
NABCEP or otherrenewable credential highly preferred.

Skills:

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g. SAM, PVsyst, Sift, Helioscope, etc.)
Knowledge of construction safety standards and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Key Competencies: