Senior Solar & Storage Engineering Lead

Charlie Mike Recruiting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie Mike Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate the engineering activities for the design and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems. You will hire, supervise, and develop the engineering team while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects meet schedule and budget requirements.

The role requires 7+ years of engineering experience, 2+ years in PV design engineering, and 2+ years in engineering management,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years of PV design engineering experience.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience.
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with solar system design tools Helioscope, AutoCAD, PVsyst.
• Knowledge of NEC electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for the technical support, design and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems.
• Hire, supervise, support and develop engineering team.
• Assist engineering project management team as needed learning all aspects of the team’s responsibilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Assess current SOPs and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure projects are completed efficiently, correctly, on schedule, and within budget.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors.
• Maintain relationships and manage expectations with engineering consultants and equipment vendors.
• Review engineering work for accuracy and ensuring compliance with engineering principles.
• Review RFPs and contract documents.
• Act as liaison with Project Management on matters relating to engineering progress, quality, scope issues on projects as well as interface with customers on technical questions/concerns.
• Research latest technologies and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Relationship building

Education

NABCEP Design Specialist Certification

Tools

Helioscope

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Job description

Charlie Mike Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate the engineering activities for the design and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems. You will hire, supervise, and develop the engineering team while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects meet schedule and budget requirements.

The role requires 7+ years of engineering experience, 2+ years in PV design engineering, and 2+ years in engineering management,