Solar Engineering Manager
On-siteCleveland, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate engineering activities for the technical support, design, and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems. Hire, supervise, and develop the engineering team while reviewing engineering work for accuracy and compliance with principles. Assess current SOPs and workflows to identify improvement opportunities and ensure 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 the project management team and customers regarding technical questions, scope issues, and engineering progress. Review RFPs and contract documents, research latest technologies and best practices, and prepare electrical engineering design packages. Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations across all stakeholders.
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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