Manager, Engineering

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview Join our team as a Manager, Engineering, and play a vital role in driving the growth of renewable energy solutions. Apply your expertise and leadership skills to deliver successful commercial solar projects that contribute to a sustainable future. Responsibilities Build and lead a brand-new Design Engineering unit, defining the vision, structure, and processes for long-term success. Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability. Allocate resources effectively to balance multiple priorities across geographies and project stages. Review and approve drawing sets, energy models, capacity tests, and technical documentation for development, permitting, and construction phases. Ensure designs meet all performance, quality, cost, and schedule targets while driving consistency across projects. Provide strategic input on system architecture, grid integration, and equipment selection for PV and BESS projects. Serve as a subject-matter expert for design best practices and standards. Enhance the company's expertise in battery energy storage systems (BESS) by incorporating robust language, standards, and internal knowledge sharing. Collaborate with the Business Development team to support preliminary design efforts, energy modeling, and project feasibility analyses. Provide early-stage design guidance to optimize project layouts, interconnection options, and overall system performance. Develop and refine internal design standards, workflows, and project engineering processes. Champion process automation and efficiency improvements. Perform value engineering to optimize project economics, performance, and constructability. Partner with the Construction Team to provide engineering support through project closeout, including as-built documentation, submittals, capacity testing, and final deliverables. Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, EORs, and external engineering partners. Coordinate efforts between multiple Engineers of Record (EORs) to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality engineering packages. Interface with external stakeholders, including utilities, permitting authorities, and engineering partners. Identify and mitigate design and interconnection risks early in the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with NEC, IBC, ASCE, and other relevant codes and standards. Desired Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field). 10+ years of experience in solar, energy storage, or power system design, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. Proven ability to manage technical teams/stakeholders, allocate resources, and deliver deliverables on schedule. Deep understanding of solar PV system design, electrical engineering principles, and applicable codes and standards. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and cost optimization. Experience working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, Helioscope, PVSyst, and related engineering tools. Ability to dedicate 5–10% of time to site meetings and site walks as needed. Passion for CTEC Solar's mission and commitment to building a sustainable energy future. Location, Type & Benefits Job Type: Full-time. This position is ideally based onsite, but we are open to a hybrid arrangement and even a fully remote setup for the right candidate. 401(k) matching Vision insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Job- related notes: This posting may be updated to reflect changes in project needs or company priorities. Equal Opportunity C-TEC SOLAR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and military veterans. We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr