Senior Manager - Engineering & Preconstruction

360X Staffing; Cochran's Crossing (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering & Preconstruction in Texas to lead a team for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will manage proposals, engineering designs, and overall project execution. Ideal candidates have experience in managing teams, strong communication skills, and a background in energy-focused engineering. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in utility-scale solar PV or energy storage engineering required.
• 3+ years in technical leadership or people management required.
• Proven technical delivery management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preconstruction managers and technical SMEs.
• Provide leadership during RFPs and proposal execution.
• Support resolution of construction-phase design issues.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

PVSyst

Microsoft Office

Construction logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree or PE license preferred

PMP preferred

Job description

Senior Manager - Engineering & Preconstruction

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering & Preconstruction to lead a growing team of preconstruction professionals and technical SMEs. This role is critical to the success of our utility-scale solar and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects, with responsibility for technical development, design management, and preconstruction execution.

As a player-coach, you’ll oversee engineering deliverables while mentoring a high-performing team. You’ll provide direct support on due diligence, grading analysis, design coordination, and risk reviews to keep our proposals and pursuits nimble, competitive, and execution-ready.

The ideal candidate is an experienced utility-scale solar professional who can balance team leadership, cross-disciplinary engineering management, and tactical execution—ensuring project readiness, constructability, and alignment with construction.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and manage preconstruction managers and technical SMEs, owning opportunities from proposal through handoff to construction.
• Set performance standards, mentor staff, and foster a culture of ownership, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate engineering workshops and design reviews, aligning vendors, resolving technical issues, and ensuring field-ready documentation.
• Ensure all designs meet owner requirements, codes, and constructability benchmarks.
• Oversee third-party engineers, owners’ engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective and feasible solutions.
• Guide site layouts, grading analysis, H&H and geotechnical reviews, pile design, electrical configurations, and BOP integration.
• Manage QA/QC processes, submittal reviews, and delivery of technical documentation packages.

Proposal & Preconstruction Execution

• Provide leadership during RFPs, including early design strategy, risk reviews, and technical narratives.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and business development to deliver competitive, technically sound proposals.
• Oversee conceptual and detailed design packages, permitting support, equipment reviews, and vendor clarifications.

Field & Construction Support

• Support resolution of construction-phase design issues, including field modifications and technical problem-solving.
• Serve as escalation point and mentor for construction-related technical challenges.

Process & Standards Development

• Lead process improvement across engineering and preconstruction workflows.
• Implement best practices for design reviews, risk management, and lessons learned.
• Standardize templates, tools, and protocols to ensure quality and consistency across projects.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree, PE license, or PMP preferred.

Experience

• 8–10 years in utility-scale solar PV or energy storage engineering, development, or EPC.
• 3+ years in technical leadership or people management.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary engineering through proposals, design, and preconstruction.
• Experience with third-party engineers and multi-project technical delivery.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, PVSyst, and Microsoft Office.
• Deep knowledge of civil grading, structural/electrical design, pile design, interconnection, and SCADA/controls.
• Familiar with geotechnical reports, floodplain studies, and permitting for large-scale solar.
• Strong grasp of construction logistics, sequencing, and EPC coordination.
• Willingness to travel 15–25%.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and making timely, sound decisions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Consulting

Industries

• Electric Power Generation, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Engineering Services