Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops renewable energy solutions. The Senior Engineering Manager will lead the engineering team in the development and execution of distributed generation solar and storage projects, overseeing technical design, engineering processes, and construction management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct performance assessments to provide feedback, promote individual growth and ensure alignment with organization goals
- Collaborate with the Vice President, EPC to strategically manage resource allocation
- Oversee daily team workflows by facilitating capacity building and deliver targeted training initiatives to drive team efficiency
- Analyze site parameters, interconnection studies and customer loads to determine optimal system sizing and configuration
- Conduct shading analysis, structural assessments and electrical reviews to inform equipment selection and layout
- Model proposed designs in PVsyst or similar tools to predict energy products and economic performance
- Select appropriate technologies for projects, including modules, inverters, racking and system balance
- Lead the engineering team in creating permit/construction drawing sets that meet codes and client standards
- Direct internal and external resources to produce comprehensive construction documentation packages
- Manage relationships with third-party engineering firms to ensure quality deliverables
- Specify electrical protection, monitoring, and control schemes to meet utility and grid stability requirements
- Develop equipment specifications, bills of materials, and detailed scopes of work for procurement and construction
- Coordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals from relevant authorities
- Review detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering design packages for compliance with technical specifications
- Stay updated on advancements in PV modules, inverters, racking, and energy storage technologies
- Provide technical supervision to contractors during system installations to ensure adherence to plans
- Collaborate with EPC contractors through procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
- Review shop drawings, inspect deliveries, and witness factory testing as needed
- Oversee punch list inspections, testing, and commissioning of systems before final approval
- Compile as-built drawings, operations manuals, warranty documentation, and other project closeout materials
- Respond to contractor RFIs, participate in construction meetings, and review QA/QC documentation
- Conduct site visits to evaluate constructability and support construction progress
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)
- 5 - 8+ years of experience in engineering in the renewables industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role
- Expertise in solar plant equipment, including PV modules, racking systems, inverters and electrical balance of plants
- Experience reviewing civil, structural, or electrical engineering design packages
- Experience managing third-party due diligence studies and energy production estimates
- Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Travel required up to 20%
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Expertise in NEC codes a plus
- NABCEP, PV Installation Professional Certification a plus
- Proficiency with PVSyst, System Advisory Model (SAM) programs, AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, and Aurora Solar is a plus
Benefits
- Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment.
- In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.
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