Solar Engineering Manager
On-siteAllentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate engineering activities for technical support, design, and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems. Hire, supervise, and develop the engineering team while reviewing RFPs and contract documents for accuracy and compliance. Assess current SOPs and workflows to identify improvement opportunities, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, correctly, on schedule, and within budget. Negotiate contracts with outside vendors and manage relationships with engineering consultants and equipment vendors. Act as a liaison between Project Management and clients on technical questions, progress, quality, and scope issues. Research latest technologies and best practices to support system design and development.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in engineering
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- 2+ years of PV design engineering experience
- 2+ years of engineering management experience
- Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Project management and time management skills
- Expertise in understanding solar system design (Heliosocpe, AutoCAD, PVsyst)
- Knowledge of Electric (NEC) and Fire codes
- Experience preparing electrical engineering design packages
- Location: Chicago, IL
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in electrical preferred
- Battery/Storage experience, preferred
- NABCEP Design Specialist Certification preferred
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