Senior Manager, Development Engineering

About the role

This position will give you the opportunity to lead the technical development on a portfolio of large PV and energy storage projects, with ownership over design strategy, interconnection approach, and technical risk assessment. Our development engineers work on a team as equals with developers, with both having shared accountability and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution
  • Lead technical development of solar PV and BESS projects from origination through late-stage development
  • Drive optimization of project layouts, equipment selection, and performance outcomes
  • Utilize GIS based systems for site and constraints analysis
  • Create and maintain development site designs and energy yield analyses, validate technical assumptions
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the technical requirements for specific projects, as well as industry trends in design, engineering solutions, equipment types, and technical risks & opportunities
• Interconnection
  • Lead submittal of interconnection request, study review, and utility engagement, in partnership with the Interconnection team
  • Interpret complex interconnection results, develop schedule and cost projections, identify risks & opportunities
  • Negotiate technical aspects with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs
• Cross-Functional Influence
  • Partner with Development, Delivery, and Operations to align technical strategy & execution across the project lifecycle
  • Support permitting including land use and zoning (typically Conditional Use Permit / Special Use Permit) via county planning and zoning authorities, as well as any state or federal permits as may be necessary (e.g. VA DEQ Permit By Rule)
  • Develop project documentation, reporting, and engineering deliverables
  • Support investment decisions, including technical due diligence for acquisitions
• External & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage third-party consultants and engineering partners
  • Support the engagement with regulatory authorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy engineering
• Strong experience in interconnection, system design, and project optimization
• Strong proficiency with tools such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, PVsyst (or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead technical workstreams
• Broad technical understanding of solar and battery storage project development, including the interconnection process and the ability to perform cost-benefit analyses of design variants to optimize outcomes