Renewable Properties
Driving Local Energy
Solar Engineering Manager
Location
California
Posted
92 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Oversee preliminary layouts, energy modeling, and conceptual designs (PV system sizing, interconnection voltage selection, equipment selection, etc.)
• Review site constraints using drawings, topographic surveys, shading analysis, and electrical one-lines for accuracy and feasibility
• Support solar and BESS project optimization and value engineering, including layout refinement, loss factors, clipping, degradation, and basic BESS operating concepts that influence project value
• Partner with the development team with technical inputs for permit and interconnection applications
• Evaluate site constraints (shading, slope, access, interconnection feasibility)
• Serve as engineering point of contact for EPC partners and field teams and respond to RFIs with clarity and speed
• Conduct comprehensive QA/QC of preliminary designs and plan sets to ensure design consistency, constructability, and code compliance
• Coordinate between engineering consultants, EPCs, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, open items lists, and change tracking.
• Develop and lead the use of standardized templates and review checklists
• Collaborate with Project Managers throughout pre-construction and construction activities, proactively manage the flow of technical information and deliverables to minimize last‑minute issues
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities by reviewing project data rooms, drawings, and technical reports
• Identify engineering risks, design gaps, or cost implications during due diligence reviews
• Assist in energy model validation and yield assessment for prospective projects, be able to prepare concise summaries and provide guidance for internal stakeholders
• Contribute to building tools and workflows that improve process efficiency, data consistency, and information flow between teams
• Engage electrical engineers and other subject matter expects as needed.
• Manage and coordinate engineering subcontractors and external engineering providers: define scopes, track schedules and deliverables, and ensure comments and revisions are clearly captured and closed.
• Support Project Development and Project Finance teams in developing construction cost estimates.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of engineering or project engineering experience, preferably in solar PV, distributed energy, power plants, or similar infrastructure sectors
- Demonstrated success leading engineering through development and construction activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s is a plus).
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, personal responsibility/ownership, and communication skills
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems and electrical design principles
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and PV modeling software (Helioscope, PVSyst, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across a distributed team environment
- Energy, real estate, engineering, or business related Master’s degree is a plus
- Demonstrated experience with PVsyst or equivalent tools, including configuration, use of irradiance data, loss modeling, weather datasets, uncertainty analysis, and the ability to communicate results to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of power and electrical engineering fundamentals relevant to PV and BESS plants, including collection systems, MV/HV equipment, and basic grid interconnection concepts.
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