Solar Practice Manager - REMOTE

ICF; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Solar Practice Manager to lead innovative solar projects and engage with clients in the evolving energy landscape. This role offers the opportunity to manage multi-disciplinary teams while delivering high-value technical support and solutions for solar energy projects. You will play a key role in shaping the future of energy by leveraging your expertise in solar technology and project management. Join a motivated team that values collaboration and growth, and contribute to impactful projects that drive sustainable energy solutions across the globe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in PV solar technology and project management.
• Experience with solar resource modeling and due diligence processes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams on solar projects.
• Deliver technical diligence support for solar energy projects.
• Engage with clients and industry stakeholders on energy opportunities.

Skills

PV solar technology

Project management

Team management

Technical research

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master's degree

Tools

PVsyst

Python

Matlab

MS Office Suite

Job description

Solar Practice Manager

Location: Remote (Continental United States)

Do you enjoy working in wind, solar, energy storage, hydrogen, biofuel, and or conventional power generation technologies? How about enabling project developers, financial institutions, and owners/investors to bring new projects online that support the future of energy around the globe?

ICF’s TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM IS DOING JUST THAT!

Our work is focused on enabling the development of, and investment in energy infrastructure. Working within the Technical Advisory group, your role as the Solar Practice Manager will include engaging with clients and solving challenges related to the development, design, construction, operation, and analysis of solar energy projects.

You will be joining a motivated and dedicated team of industry experts, with a rewarding team culture. As a member of the Technical Advisory team, you will be delivering high-value technical diligence support and offer solutions for mitigating technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. You will have an opportunity to work across energy technologies and engage with clients and industry stakeholders regarding the opportunities present in the evolving energy industry.

Technical Advisory provides comprehensive energy industry advisory services supporting strategic investments, portfolio management, operational planning, market developments, policy analyses, regulatory support, and customer engagement. We work collaboratively across several divisions within ICF, including our Power and Gas Market team, Environment and Planning team, and Grid Engineering and Analytics team. Consultants at ICF integrate their industry experience with advanced consulting and analytical skills. As a Solar Practice Manager, you will utilize your experience to provide Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering advisory services.

ICF is seeking a motivated experienced Solar Practice Manager with experience in solar photovoltaic and battery storage system performance modeling, construction, and operations. Your responsibilities will include delivering high-value technical diligence support and offering solutions to mitigate technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. As the Solar Practice Manager, you will lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams on solar projects of all scales; coordinate project schedules, budgets, and resources; improve standards of practice to align with industry changes and improve efficiency and consistency; and conduct subject matter expert reviews for PV solar projects. We seek candidates who will help us grow ICF’s private sector, Independent Engineering and Owner’s Advisory business segment by building on our established team.

The ideal candidate will have leadership responsibilities and will manage a team of about 10. Along with managing direct reports, you will also contribute as a team member in the execution of assignments, including report writing, data and industry research, analysis, and modeling. Your responsibilities will also include business development, thought leadership contributions, and improving standards of practice. Travel expectations for this role is up to 10% within the continental United States.

If you are up for the challenge of managing multiple solar projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and engaging with clients and industry stakeholders, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our growing team in the field of Independent Engineering and Owners Advisory, with a focus on solar photovoltaic developments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applicable discipline.

• 5+ years’ experience in PV solar technology and utility-scale/commercial solar project management.

• Experience as a people/team manager with direct reports (in addition to project manager experience).

• Experience with solar resource & performance modeling, construction & operations, and due diligence & risk assessment process.

• Experience with project contracts including power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, supply contracts, balance of plant construction contracts, and/or operations and maintenance contracts.

• Experience in technical research and writing industry based technical papers (e.g. white papers).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation desirable.

• Experience in proposal writing with an emphasis on business development.

• 8+ years’ experience in the energy sector in PV solar technology and utility-scale/Commercial solar project management.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Experience with computer programming such as Python, Matlab, etc.

• Experience in additional renewable technologies (outside of solar PV).

• Strong experience with PVsyst.

Professional Skills

• A desire to work in a dynamic and diverse team environment.

• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment and a capability to prioritize tasks.

• Detail-oriented, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional data management, research, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work with and understand technical concepts while also being able to communicate them to varied audiences.

• Advanced MS Office Suite experience.