Manager, Systems Engineering - Renewable Energy

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Systems Engineering – Renewable Energy in San Diego, CA (also considering Houston, TX and Denver, CO). This role requires deep expertise in identifying, quantifying, and mitigating technical, performance, operational, financial, and execution risks associated with renewable energy projects. The candidate will lead technical due diligence, owner's engineering services, performance modeling, technology evaluations, and project bankability assessments while leveraging advanced analytical tools, data science, and AI-driven decision-support solutions.

The following describes the responsibilities and expectations for this position.

• Lead technical due diligence for solar PV, BESS, hybrid renewable, microgrid (BTM data centers/green hydrogen), and other emerging energy infrastructure projects.
• Perform independent assessment of project design, technology selection, engineering assumptions, and execution plans.
• Identify and quantify technical, operational, commercial, and contractual risks throughout project life cycles.
• Develop risk registers and mitigation plans for developers, EPC contractors, lenders, investors, and asset owners.
• Review project permits, equipment specifications, EPC agreements, O&M contracts, and performance guarantees.
• Evaluate project bankability and financing readiness from an engineering perspective.
• Prepare lender‑required independent engineering reports and technical advisory reports.
• Serve as technical lead and owner's representative during project development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Evaluate and validate EPC contractor designs and technical deliverables.
• Review engineering drawings, studies, calculations, and equipment specifications.
• Monitor construction progress and identify execution risks.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Develop and validate energy yield assessments and production forecasts.
• Perform independent checks of contractor‑provided models and assumptions.
• Support revenue‑risk assessments and merchant exposure analysis. Analyze dispatch strategies and revenue optimization assumptions.
• Assess BESS technology selection, degradation, augmentation strategies, and lifecycle performance.
• Review battery warranties, performance guarantees, and long‑term operating risks.
• Perform independent verification of system sizing and operational modeling.
• Develop data‑driven methodologies for project risk identification and asset performance monitoring.
• Build Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to streamline technical reviews, engineering knowledge management, and project intelligence workflows.
• Utilize machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics to identify project and operational risks.
• Develop automated engineering assessment and due diligence tools.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within renewable energy advisory services.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

The ideal candidate is flexible, collaborative, and committed to delivering high‑quality engineering solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy engineering, technical advisory, owner's engineering, or independent engineering roles.
• Experience supporting utility‑scale solar PV, BESS, wind, and hybrid projects.
• Proven experience performing lender’s technical due diligence and bankability assessments.
• Experience supporting projects through development, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Strong understanding of project financing, EPC contracting, and project risk management.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet…