Solar Engineering Manager

Location

Chicago, IL

Charlie Mike has partnered with a national leader offering comprehensive energy solutions (Solar, CHP, Battery, Storage) to commercial and industrial clients across the country. 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!

• Lead and coordinate 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.

• 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 (Helioscope, 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 n