Senior Engineering Manager - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS
Usa, Texas, Austin
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Renewable Energy
Usa, Texas, Austin
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Renewable Energy
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.
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
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