Manager, Project Engineering - Integrated Solutions

The Manager of Project Engineering
- Integrated Solutions will lead the technical development and execution of fully integrated distributed-generation solar projects. This role applies advanced engineering knowledge and independent judgment to resolve complex design, constructability, product-interface, and delivery issues across multiple disciplines. The role will establish scalable engineering standards, guide project-engineering methods, influence cross-functional decisions, and develop the team and processes needed to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.

At Nextpower, we are leading the energy transition by providing intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions, integrated solar equipment, and engineering services for solar power plants. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming solar plant performance through smart technology, engineering expertise, data monitoring, and continuous innovation. As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word.

It is a core part of our business and operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones:
People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative, and passionate problem solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar solutions and help mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextpower.

The Manager of Project Engineering
- Integrated Solutions will be based in Fremont, California. In this position, you will report to the Manager of Project Engineering based in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Lead and develop a team of project engineers supporting fully integrated distributed-generation solar projects ranging from 5 MW to 30 MW.
• Provide advanced technical direction for tracker layouts, CAD blocks, mechanical design packages, electrical designs, eBOS designs, and construction plan sets.
• Independently evaluate site information, customer design inputs, technical requirements, codes, standards, and project constraints to determine appropriate engineering approaches.
• Lead the selection and configuration of products based on site conditions, constructability, project economics, performance requirements, and customer needs.
• Perform or direct topographic, hydrologic, geotechnical, civil, structural, and electrical interface reviews to support tracker placement and integrated project design.
• Resolve complex design interfaces among trackers, foundations, inverters, eBOS equipment, modules, civil works, and other system components.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, design procedures, templates, technical guidelines, and review criteria for the One Source program.
• Establish methods and procedures for new or nonstandard assignments and guide the application of engineering principles across projects and regions.
• Partner with structural, geotechnical, civil, electrical, product, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead value-engineering activities that improve project cost, constructability, schedule, reliability, and system performance while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Develop automation tools, engineering workflows, and data-quality practices to reduce manual inputs, improve efficiency, and shorten turnaround times.
• Establish and maintain quality-control processes, technical review procedures, validation requirements, and escalation paths for engineering deliverables.
• Influence product releases, product changes, design improvements, engineering tools, and process-development initiatives through analysis and technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with engineering and project leadership in other regions to align product standards, design changes, procedures, and department-wide initiatives.
• Prioritize engineering resources and assignments based on project risk, business impact, customer commitments, schedule, and team capacity.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators for workload, quality, productivity, responsiveness, technical risk, and professional development.
• Coach, develop, and provide performance feedback to direct reports; support hiring, onboarding, conflict resolution, and succession planning.
• Frequently advise project, product, construction, and functional leaders on complex engineering matters and communicate recommendations to audiences with varying technical…