Engineering Manager - Solar and Battery Storage - Construction Management

Leap29 is seeking an Engineering Manager for Solar and Battery Storage Construction Management in Austin, TX. The role involves leading technical efforts in renewable energy projects, providing guidance on system design, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The position requires office-based work with occasional travel to project sites.
Engineering Manager – Solar and Battery Storage Construction Management

Job Summary: The Engineering Manager will assist in the overall successful delivery of solar and battery storage power projects, focusing on various technical diligence efforts. The Engineering manager will work closely with senior leadership, team members, and stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Technical Leadership
• Serve as go-to expert on renewable energy technologies.
• Provide technical guidance on system design, integration and optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies.
• Project Support
• Create early-stage project designs and energy generation estimates.
• Assist with technical aspects of project development, including site assessment, resource analysis, project sizing, etc.
• Coordinate technical diligence of solar and storage energy projects.
• Make recommendations to optimize project economics.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement optimized project solutions.
• Design and Engineering Review
• Assist in developing engineering design specifications and scopes of work.
• Participate in equipment procurement process and make recommendations.
• Provide careful review of design and engineering deliverables from internal stakeholders and external engineering vendors.
• Document key decision-making processes during project design phase.
• Regulatory Expertise
• Stay abreast of industry trends, policy changes and regulatory requirements related to renewable energy.
• Advise on compliance with local, state and federal regulations and industry standards, codes and best practices.
• Company Standards Development
• Collaborate with Asset Management team on developing and maintaining various company policies and standards related to Project design and operations.
• Assist in evaluating, developing, and implementing best practices including health and safety compliance across the organization.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree.Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in renewable energy design, engineering, development, construction or operations.
• Detailed knowledge of solar energy and battery energy storage systems required.
• NABCEP or other renewable credential highly preferred.

Skills:
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g. SAM, PVsyst, Sift, Helioscope, etc.)
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Key Competencies:
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and environments.

Work Environment:
• This role may require travel to project sites for inspections and meetings.
• Office-based work with occasional field visits.

If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Simon Howard (showard@leap29.com)