Solar Engineering Manager

Charlie Mike Recruiting; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the design and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems. In this role, you will lead a talented team, manage engineering activities, and ensure high-quality project execution. Candidates should have extensive engineering experience, including PV design and management, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join us in making a significant impact in the energy industry!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in managing teams.
• 2+ years PV design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in solar system design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for solar and energy storage systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors.
• Ensure projects are efficiently completed and compliant with standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Time management skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in engineering

NABCEP Design Specialist Certification

Tools

Helioscope

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Job description

Location: ***Chicago, IL***

About Us

Charlie Mike has partnered witha national leader offering comprehensive energy solutions (Solar, CHP, Battery,Storage) to commercial and industrial clients across the country. As part of a larger portfolio of energyefficiency companies, we have the power to leverage its network to offer a unique set ofbusiness opportunities for clients and employees. Our client is a family owned and operatedbusiness headquartered in Chicago, IL and is experiencing rapid growth in the renewable energyindustry.

Our client offers a fun, dynamic work environment. The enthusiasm and passion for making adifference in the renewable energy industry is clearly evident in the work of our employees. Come joinour growing team!

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating 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’sresponsibilities

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 equipmentvendors

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

Education & Experience

Degree in engineering, electrical preferred

7+ years of engineering experience

2+ years of PV design engineering experience

2+ years of engineering management experience

Battery/Storage experience, preferred

Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Effective communication skills both written and verbal

Project management and time management skills

Expertise in building strong relationships

Proficiency in understanding solar system design (Heliosocpe, AutoCAD, PVsyst)

NABCEP Design Specialist Certification preferred

Knowledge of Electric (NEC) and Fire codes

Experience preparing electrical engineering design packages

If you believe your background and experience could be a great fit for this role, please apply directly or send your resume to [e-mail]