Preconstruction Manager

NEO Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NEO Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a senior development engineer to blend hands-on design expertise with project leadership for large-scale Solar and BESS. You’ll steer preconstruction, RFP responses, and early design decisions, providing technical direction from concept through commissioning and into procurement support.

Responsibilities include leading detailed design and engineering, coordinating with internal teams to craft innovative solutions for client requirements, developing site

Qualifications

• 6+ years Engineering & Construction experience within Solar or BESS.
• Demonstrated success in leading the design and execution of large-scale solar PV projects, with expertise in managing project lifecycles from concept to commissioning.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Construction
• Technical expertise in Solar design; PVsyst, SCADA

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design and engineering of utility scale Solar & BESS projects.
• Work closely with internal teams to create innovative solutions for client RFPs, overseeing the development of preliminary designs, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Manage the development of site layouts, civil, structural, and electrical design frameworks, as well as interconnection studies. Lead preconstruction planning efforts to ensure alignment with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Offer technical oversight throughout construction and commissioning, assisting in resolving design challenges, optimizing performance, and ensuring project handoff aligns with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Solar design

Project leadership

Engineering & Construction

PVsyst

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Construction

Tools

PVsyst

SCADA

Job description

The Role: This key position combines practical development engineering expertise with project and design management for large-scale solar and BESS. As a key contributor in the Preconstruction phases, you will provide technical and project leadership from the initial stages of development and RFP preparation through design and engineering while offering continued support to procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design and engineering of utility scale Solar & BESS projects.
• Work closely with internal teams to create innovative solutions for client RFPs, overseeing the development of preliminary designs, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Manage the development of site layouts, civil, structural, and electrical design frameworks, as well as interconnection studies. Lead preconstruction planning efforts to ensure alignment with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Offer technical oversight throughout construction and commissioning, assisting in resolving design challenges, optimizing performance, and ensuring project handoff aligns with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years Engineering & Construction experience within Solar or BESS.
• Demonstrated success in leading the design and execution of large-scale solar PV projects, with expertise in managing project lifecycles from concept to commissioning.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Construction
• Technical expertise in Solar design; PVsyst, SCADA,..