Engineering Manager - Solar & BESS

Locations: Greenwood Village, CO; Bloomington, MN; Phoenix, AZ; Tualatin, OR; Dallas, TX; Overland Park, KS; Orlando, FL; Houston, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Cary, NC

About the Company

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. Black & Veatch offers a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities, with competitive compensation, 401K match, and benefits that start on day one. Our hybrid work model allows you to balance work and personal life while contributing to humanity’s biggest challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.
• Provide proposal support engineering responsibilities.
• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions.
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.
• Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership for complex Solar + BESS projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• Review lower-level engineering work or assignments.
• Responsible for managing quality, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor engineering professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. License preferred.
• Working knowledge of civil and electrical engineering related to Solar and BESS solutions.
• Understanding of Solar and BESS processes from proposal development through construction, integration, and commissioning.
• 5+ years of experience in design of solar PV and/or BESS facilities, with strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment.
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to grow relationships.
• Intermediate knowledge of project development/siting/studies/permitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), and energy production estimates.
• Intermediate knowledge of Power Purchase Agreement content and its impacts on project siting, permitting, design, schedule, cost, commissioning, and O&M.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of civil/structural and electrical/controls.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content.
• Working knowledge of procurement & contract administration.
• Working knowledge of the proposal process.

Work Environment

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Travel to client sites may be required.

Benefits

• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

Pay

In accordance with local law, the compensation range for this role is $109,460.00 - $182,800.00.