Engineering Manager

Jobtailor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead the engineering scope for large-scale projects. You will drive deliverables using AutoCAD and SOLV tooling, coordinate permitting, and guide interfaces across teams.

Applicants should have 8+ years in EPC/renewable energy, a PE or EIT, and strong NEC/IEEE knowledge. Travel up to 20% to sites may be required; flexible collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and relevant EPC experience.
• FE certification desired; PE preferred for licensure.
• Proven leadership of direct reports and complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering scope for SOLV Energy projects and deliverables.
• Coordinate with permitting teams, consultants, and AHJs.
• Review technical documents, drive risk-based decisions, and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

EPC Project Management

AutoCAD Proficiency

P.E. License

NEC/IEEE knowledge

Team Leadership

Budgets

Scheduling Tools

Engineering Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (FE)

Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

SOLV Proprietary Software

Job description

• Provide overall management of the engineering scope of work for SOLV Energy projects
• Support engineering efforts and generate deliverables using AutoCAD, KMZ, and SOLV proprietary software
• Document engineering and permitting coordination meeting minutes and distribute action items
• Support business development pursuits and EPC bids
• Review Owner and client technical documents and synthesize requirements, risks, and assumptions
• Represent engineering during project pursuits, pricing reviews, and bid strategy discussions
• Coordinate review of EPC contract exhibits and identify engineering interfaces, issues, inconsistencies, and value engineering opportunities
• Own delivery of engineering deliverables for assigned projects and direct reports
• Manage consultant schedules and budgets, track performance, and address deviations
• Coordinate consultant review comments and track responses to closure
• Respond to Owner and Independent Engineer comments and clarifications
• Identify and track engineering changes affecting cost, schedule, or risk
• Ensure Project Managers and Field Teams understand project-specific engineering requirements
• Advocate for projects and owners to drive timely decisions and technical alignment
• Manage development of contract energy production models and align final designs with modeling assumptions and IFC drawings
• Assess consultant proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Integrate lessons learned and standards updates into QA/QC processes and workflows
• Coordinate with permitting teams, project teams, consultants, and AHJs on engineering questions and interfaces
• Support permitting due diligence with engineering input and technical documentation
• Onboard and train direct reports
• Provide guidance and feedback to team members
• Establish relationships with regional field leadership
• Set standards for internal managers and ensure departmental alignment and high-quality work

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in EPC, renewable energy, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Minimum 3+ years managing direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards)
• Engineer-in-Training (F.E.)
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in parallel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly in a fast-paced EPC environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% to project sites or partner offices and work in active construction environments, with reasonable accommodation
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive engineering management capabilities in EPC projects, with a strong focus on renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure. Proficient in AutoCAD and project management tools, with a commitment to quality assurance and team leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EPC Project Management
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
• Strong Knowledge of NEC and IEEE Standards
• Team Leadership and Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Management
• Project Deliverables
• Contract Energy Production Models
• Engineering Change Management
• Technical Documentation
• Risk Assessment
• Budget Management
• Scheduling Tools
• Quality Assurance Processes
• Permitting Coordination

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Clear Communication Skills
• Adaptability
• Self-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (F.E.)
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Utilities
• Large-Scale Infrastructure
• EPC
• Construction Environments

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office
• SOLV Proprietary Software