Engineering Manager - Solar & Battery Storage Lead

Vitis-Energy; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Co

Job summary

Vitis Energy in Saint Augustine, FL seeks an Engineering Manager to lead electrical engineering for solar and battery storage projects. You will oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and at least five years in renewable energy, with hands-on expertise in interconnection applications and electrical design. Strong leadership and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, including solar and battery storage.
• Strong experience with interconnection applications and electrical design concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for all phases of energy projects, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering design and project execution.
• Support technical due diligence efforts on mid- to late-stage acquisitions.
• Oversee all conceptual engineering and technical deliverables as required by the project scope.
• Work with project managers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to build.
• Maintain knowledge of solar, BESS, and thermal technologies including pricing and terms.
• Coordinate interconnection applications and liaise with utilities on technical requirements.
• Interpret drawings and specifications; review AutoCAD renderings and construction drawings for accuracy.
• Recommend design optimizations based on constructability and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and industry standards.
• Resolve technical issues in the field and monitor project timelines.

Skills

Interconnection applications

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Learning new technologies

Communication

Renewable energy knowledge

Electrical design concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Vitis Energy in Saint Augustine, FL seeks an Engineering Manager to lead electrical engineering for solar and battery storage projects. You will oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and at least five years in renewable energy, with hands-on expertise in interconnection applications and electrical design. Strong leadership and collaboration across teams are essential.