Manager, Technical Services
About Our Client
The organization operates within the renewable energy sector, focusing on owning, operating, and developing utility-scale renewable energy facilities across the United States. With assets valued at $20 billion and over 190 renewable energy generating facilities in 34 states, this company addresses the challenge of transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future by managing a diverse portfolio of wind, solar, storage, and hydro projects. Their operations deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits to the communities where they operate.
About the Opportunity
The Manager, Technical Services role is responsible for supporting the full life cycle of renewable energy project development and construction across the United States platform. This position contributes by leading technical activities related to transmission, interconnection, engineering, design, permitting, and environmental functions. The role is integral to operations and works collaboratively with multiple teams to optimize project development and support investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Support project development from origination through commercial operations
- Lead project screening, selection, design, and optimization for various renewable technologies
- Participate or lead technical due diligence in mergers and acquisitions processes
- Manage consultants conducting interconnection studies to inform strategy
- Assist in structuring and negotiating major construction contracts
- Oversee independent engineers conducting asset evaluations for investment and accounting purposes
- Develop and maintain key relationships with original equipment manufacturers and contractors
- Prepare and present business cases for investment projects
- Establish quality assurance and control processes for deliverables
- Promote health, safety, and environmental standards within operations
- Travel and remote work as required
Requirements
- Strong management and prioritization skills
- Structured problem-solving approach
- Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative working style across multiple functions
- Integrity and adaptability in a fast-evolving market
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of five years engineering experience in project development, construction, or operations
- Preferably experience in renewable generation technologies including solar, storage, wind, and hydro
- Willingness to engage in detailed work to complete tasks
- Proven leadership and project management of cross-functional teams
- Experience in negotiation and relationship management
- Knowledge of industry standards and relevant environmental and construction regulations
- Understanding of wholesale energy markets, ISO/RTO and IOU structures
- Project finance knowledge is a plus
Pay
Salary range: $140,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience
Eligible for a 15% variable bonus program