Renewable Energy Project Manager: Lead Solar & Microgrid

PSE | Engineers & Consultants; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Cell phone reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA

Life insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

PSE | Engineers & Consultants in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager – Renewable Energy to lead strategic energy projects from origination to closeout. You will align multi-discipline teams, manage schedules and budgets, and maintain strong client relations across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

The role requires a strong engineering foundation, hands-on project delivery, and knowledge of solar PV, BESS, microgrids, and grid interconnection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Renewable Energy.
• 8+ years in PM, engineering, or project delivery in energy/renewables.
• Experience managing engineering design projects; solar/BESS/microgrids preferred.
• Experience in consulting/utility/developer/EPC environment preferred.
• PMP certification preferred; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for renewable energy projects through full lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering and design across electrical, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Serve as primary client contact ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
• Coordinate internal and external teams including engineers, consultants, contractors.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Support procurement activities including RFPs, bid evaluations, and coordination.
• Provide technical oversight on solar PV, BESS, microgrids, and interconnection.
• Understand construction sequencing and field coordination requirements.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Resource planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Renewable Energy

PMP certification preferred

PE license preferred

Job description

PSE | Engineers & Consultants in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager – Renewable Energy to lead strategic energy projects from origination to closeout. You will align multi-discipline teams, manage schedules and budgets, and maintain strong client relations across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

The role requires a strong engineering foundation, hands-on project delivery, and knowledge of solar PV, BESS, microgrids, and grid interconnection.