Project Manager – Solar PV & Energy Storage

Diamond Foundry; Estado Trujillo; On-site; VES 39,648,000 - 57,269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Diamond Foundry in Trujillo seeks a hands-on Project Manager to drive development, permitting, and on-site execution of solar PV and energy storage projects. The role requires coordinating with local authorities, engineering partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and timely results.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in renewable energy project development or execution, strong technical judgment, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Energy or Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in renewable energy project development, management, or execution.
• Experience with solar PV projects, permitting, and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and regulatory approvals for solar PV and energy infra projects with authorities.
• Coordinate engineering partners, contractors, and suppliers to avoid bottlenecks.
• Oversee on-site implementation of battery storage and solar infrastructure.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, risks, and ensure adherence to specs.
• Represent on-site in Trujillo and align with internal teams and international stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Renewable energy

Electrical engineering

Technical judgment

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamondbehind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

As we continue expanding our manufacturing operations in Trujillo, we are investing in large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) infrastructure to support our growing energy demand and reduce electricity costs.

We are looking for a hands-on Project Managerto drive the development, permitting, and on-site execution of these strategic energy projects.

This role will be instrumental in accelerating regulatory approvals, coordinating external engineering partners and local authorities, and ensuring that project execution progresses efficiently, safely, and according to plan. We are looking for someone who combines renewable energy project development experience with strong technical judgment, ownership, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and accelerate the permitting and regulatory approval processes for solar PV and energy infrastructure projects, coordinating with local and regional authorities, grid operators, and external engineering partners.
• Manage relationships with engineering, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring timely submissions, effective follow-up, and resolution of project bottlenecks.
• Coordinate the on-site implementation of battery energy storage and solar infrastructure projects, overseeing contractors, materials, site preparation, and installation activities.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and execution quality, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring that work is delivered according to technical specifications.
• Act as the primary on-site project representative in Trujillo, working closely with internal engineering, facilities, and manufacturing teams, as well as international stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Energy, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy project development, project management, or execution.
• Proven experience managing solar PV projects in Spain, including permitting processes, regulatory approvals, and coordination with public authorities and external engineering partners.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical infrastructure, preferably including high-voltage systems, with the ability to oversee contractors and identify execution or installation issues.
• Demonstrated hands‑on project management experience, with strong ownership, organizational skills, and the ability to drive multiple activities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across local and international teams, and availability to work regularly on‑site in Trujillo.

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. All benefits offered are available starting your first day.

Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.