Electrical Engineering Manager

Silicon Ranch Corporation; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming renewable energy solutions! As an Electrical Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team overseeing all electrical aspects of utility-scale solar projects. Your expertise will drive innovation, reduce costs, and ensure high-quality designs. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of solar energy, all while fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes community partnerships. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to shape the energy landscape, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in electrical engineering/management with expertise in power systems.
• Experience with high voltage, substations, and large-scale PV projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical aspects of utility-scale solar projects and manage a team of engineers.
• Drive innovation to decrease costs and improve project efficiency.
• Collaborate across functions from design to project closeout.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Cost Reduction Strategies

Team Leadership

Technical Direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

SKM/ETAP

MS Office

BlueBeam

Procore

Job description

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

• We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches with a 100% track record for successful delivery.
• We have the largest utility-scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy, our holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management, incorporating regenerative ranching and land practices to restore livelihoods, soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
• Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint by investing in new solar projects, supporting renewable energy, and fostering economic development in distressed communities.

Joining Silicon Ranch means becoming part of a team dedicated to making solar energy more impactful and accessible, turning the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy into a tangible and measurable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Job Description

Position: Electrical Engineering Manager

Location: Remote

Overview

The Electrical Engineering Manager oversees all electrical aspects of our utility-scale solar projects, managing a growing team of engineers supporting project execution, construction, and operations. The role involves working with senior management to develop design standards and processes for delivering high-quality, cost-effective designs.

Main Responsibilities

1. Lead initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency within EPC functions.
2. Foster a positive culture and strategic vision to support organizational growth.
3. Drive innovation to decrease capital and lifecycle costs, including material and labor costs.
4. Collaborate across functions from design to project closeout.
5. Support RFP processes, including proposal reviews.
6. Participate in equipment selection and technical vetting.
7. Manage relationships with external consultants and internal teams.
8. Forecast staffing needs and communicate resource requirements.
9. Mentor engineers and oversee engineering quality and standards.
10. Provide technical direction and review for electrical design tasks.
11. Conduct electrical systems analysis using SKM or similar software.
12. Create technical specifications and support energy modeling efforts.
13. Ensure engineering standards meet project and O&M requirements.
14. Support project management and operations teams during project execution and commissioning.
15. Identify value engineering opportunities and improve design processes.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; PE license required.

Experience: Minimum 15 years in electrical engineering/management, with expertise in power systems, substation design, and large-scale PV projects. Proficiency in relevant software (AutoCAD, PVSyst, SKM/ETAP, MS Office, etc.) is required.

Experience with high voltage, substations, and technical specifications for power plants is preferred.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office, BlueBeam, Procore, PVSyst, and experience with ETAP or similar analysis tools is desirable.

Interview Process

1. Introductory interview with recruiter
2. Technical and behavioral interview with hiring manager
3. Panel interview for cross-functional assessment
4. Executive interview for final decision