Manager, Operations Solar & BESS Engineering

NextGenEnergyJobs; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway seeks a Manager, Operations Solar & BESS Engineering to lead Operations Engineering support for its solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System assets. You will supervise day-to-day technical support, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and performance optimization across the operating fleet.

The role requires deep knowledge of PV modules, inverters, trackers, and BESS controls, plus hands-on leadership of engineers and contractors.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience related to renewable energy, energy storage, power distribution, power systems, plant operations, equipment reliability, or related industry experience.
• Prior experience leading engineers, managing technical programs, or coordinating cross-functional technical workstreams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems and to convert lessons learned into practical standards and fleet procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with site teams, executives, internal stakeholders, customers, owners, contractors, consultants, OEMs, integrators, and external partners.
• Advanced knowledge of Solar PV and BESS operation, maintenance, controls, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, plant operations, maintenance practices, inverter systems, BESS controls, and hybrid ESS + PV configurations.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, test reports, control diagrams, communication drawings, and plant layouts.
• Knowledgeable in real and reactive power support and load flow analysis.
• Knowledgeable in applicable technical standards, including UL1703, UL1741, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 855.

Responsibilities

• The Solar & BESS Engineering Manager is responsible for leading Operations Engineering support for Clearway solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System assets.
• This role manages day-to-day technical support, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, operational readiness, and performance optimization for solar and storage facilities across the operating fleet.
• The manager provides technical leadership for solar modules, inverters, trackers, and battery energy management systems. The role also develops engineering standards, strengthens technical knowledge management, reviews new project construction and acquisitions, and mentors engineers and technical contributors to assure safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective operation.
• Position is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, where several Operations Engineers, the Real-time Performance Monitoring Center, Procurement, and Construction are prevalent.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Electrical drawings interpretation

Technical problem solving

BESS operation

PV system knowledge

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field

Job description

Manager, Operations Solar & BESS Engineering

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• The Solar & BESS Engineering Manager is responsible for leading Operations Engineering support for Clearway solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. This role manages day-to-day technical support, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, operational readiness, and performance optimization for solar and storage facilities across the operating fleet.
• The manager provides technical leadership for solar modules, inverters, trackers, and battery energy management systems. The role also develops engineering standards, strengthens technical knowledge management, reviews new project construction and acquisitions, and mentors engineers and technical contributors to assure safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective operation.
• Our Scottsdale office is the preferred location for this hybrid position.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience related to renewable energy, energy storage, power distribution, power systems, plant operations, equipment reliability, or related industry experience.
• Prior experience leading engineers, managing technical programs, or coordinating cross-functional technical workstreams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems and to convert lessons learned into practical standards and fleet procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with site teams, executives, internal stakeholders, customers, owners, contractors, consultants, OEMs, integrators, and external partners.
• Advanced knowledge of Solar PV and BESS operation, maintenance, controls, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, plant operations, maintenance practices, inverter systems, BESS controls, and hybrid ESS + PV configurations.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, test reports, control diagrams, communication drawings, and plant layouts.
• Knowledgeable in real and reactive power support and load flow analysis.
• Knowledgeable in applicable technical standards, including UL1703, UL1741, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 855.
• Must successfully function as both a technical leader and a member of a cross-functional team.
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and constructive relationships with owners, customers, internal contractors, and external contractors.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, prioritize effectively, and drive closure on technical issues with appropriate urgency and documentation discipline.
• May be required to work flexible hours at times to support fleet events or urgent operational issues.
• Position is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, where several Operations Engineers, the Real-time Performance Monitoring Center, Procurement, and Construction are prevalent.