Engineering Manager

About the job Solar Engineering Manager


Location: ***Chicago, IL***

About Us

Charlie Mike has partnered with a national leader offering comprehensive energy solutions (Solar, CHP, Battery, Storage) to commercial and industrial clients across the country. As part of a larger portfolio of energy efficiency companies, we have the power to leverage its network to offer a unique set of business opportunities for clients and employees. Our client is a family owned and operated business headquartered in Chicago, IL and is experiencing rapid growth in the renewable energy industry.

Our client offers a fun, dynamic work environment. The enthusiasm and passion for making a difference in the renewable energy industry is clearly evident in the work of our employees. Come join our growing team!

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating engineering activities for the technical support, design and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems.
Hire, supervise, support and develop engineering team
Assist engineering project management team as needed learning all aspects of the team's responsibilities
Maintain strong relationships with clients
Assess current SOPs and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement
Ensure projects are completed efficiently, correctly, on schedule, and within budget
Negotiate contracts with outside vendors
Maintain relationships and manage expectations with engineering consultants and equipment vendors
Review engineering work for accuracy and ensuring compliance with engineering principles
Review RFPs and contract documents
Act as liaison with Project Management on matters relating to engineering progress, quality, scope issues on projects as well as interface with customers on technical questions/concerns
Research latest technologies and best practices

Education & Experience
Degree in engineering, electrical preferred
7+ years of engineering experience
2+ years of PV design engineering experience
2+ years of engineering management experience
Battery/Storage experience, preferred
Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Project management and time management skills
Expertise in building strong relationships
Proficiency in understanding solar system design (Heliosocpe, AutoCAD, PVsyst)
NABCEP Design Specialist Certification preferred
Knowledge of Electric (NEC) and Fire codes
Experience preparing electrical engineering design packages

If you believe your background and experience could be a great fit for this role, please apply directly or send your resume to [email protected]