Introduction

We are hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead electrical engineering for utility-scale solar and BESS projects across the U.S. This role owns delivery from development through construction and operations, working closely with EPCs, utilities, and internal teams to ensure compliant, high-performing power plants.

What are you going to do 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead all electrical engineering activities for utility-scale solar and BESS projects across development, design, construction, commissioning, and operations

  • Provide technical direction and subject-matter expertise for both new projects and existing operating assets

  • Collaborate with project management and procurement teams to support on-time and cost-effective delivery

  • Coordinate engineering activities with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, utilities, and regulatory authorities

  • Oversee engineering studies, feasibility assessments, and detailed design reviews

  • Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal engineering requirements

  • Own MV/HV systems, substations, protection & control, and grid interconnection scope

  • Support ERCOT interconnection processes and Texas grid requirements

  • Monitor plant performance and recommend optimization strategies

  • Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, reports, and specifications

  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and sustainability

  • Provide technical leadership to internal engineering teams and external partners

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)

  • 15+ years electrical engineering experience

  • 5+ years utility-scale solar (BESS preferred)

  • Engineering management and technical leadership experience

  • Strong knowledge of MV/HV systems, substations, protection & control, and grid interconnection

  • Understanding of NEC and IEEE standards

  • Direct ERCOT / Texas interconnection experience

  • EPC and field construction experience

  • Strong design review and technical documentation skills

Closing: 12 April 2026

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Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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