Engineering Manager/ Director

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager, Director or Sr. Development Engineer to support utility-scale solar and storage projects. This role involves developing and evaluating technology options, optimizing energy models, and providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Develop conceptual specifications and evaluate technology options for both PV and storage systems.

• Utilize software like PVsyst to prepare and optimize solar generation models, and perform detailed energy yield assessments (EYAs).

• Create Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) models considering factors such as end-of-life, cycle count, system throughput, augmentation, and off-take.

• Review and manage 3rd party/EPC-generated energy models for Solar+BESS systems.

• Lead the review of EPC drawing packages, commissioning documents, interconnection documents, contract exhibits, and relevant technical materials.

• Coordinate with the Independent Engineer (IE) and provide technical oversight on external engineering consultants.

• Maintain detailed libraries of PV components and technologies, including solar modules, inverters, racking structures, and BESS.

• Provide technical support with conceptual planning, site system configuration optimization, and equipment selection.

• Review commissioning and acceptance documents.

Support Functions:

• Provide technical support on major contracts (e.g., EPC Contracts, BESS, Modules, O&M, LTSA).

• Support operations with ad-hoc analyses of solar energy generation and BESS performance.

• Use insights from plant analysis to develop and review performance models using PVsyst or other renewable energy tools.

• Prepare technical feedback and lessons learned from operating assets to enhance future designs.

• Assist in managing deliverables within Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Interconnection Agreements (IA), and other regulatory processes.

• Support the development team in securing approvals, certifications, and permits.

• Aid the construction team with technical reviews and coordination with external engineering resources.

• Assist the development and financing teams with the review of 3rd party revenue models and due diligence for acquisitions and new business plans.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical infrastructure or a related field (Utility Scale Solar, BESS, Substation, MV, HV). An advanced degree is preferred.

• At least five years of experience in utility-scale Solar and/or BESS modelling and engineering.

• Proven expertise in energy modelling for utility-scale projects.

• Familiarity with relevant building and electrical codes (ASCE, NEC, NFPA).

• Knowledge of current specifications for BESS systems, transformers, inverters, modules, trackers, and substation components.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Skilled in using PVsyst and other BESS energy modelling software.

• Experience with Project Management software such as BlueBeam and Microsoft Project.

• Thorough understanding of utility-scale solar construction practices, including racking systems, inverters, batteries, substations, and electrical design concepts.