Commercial Operations Lead - Utility Job Naperville area,Illinois USA,Energy/Power Generation

We're making clean energy more efficient! For over a decade, the team at QE Solar has brought technical expertise, curiosity, and an investigative approach to the Solar Operations & Maintenance sector, maximizing asset uptime and return on investment while prioritizing safety. QE Solar manages well over 3GW of PV/BESS projects and hundreds of employees, providing renewable asset owners the most reliable renewable asset service from coast-to-coast.

QE Solar is known for an owner’s mindset in delivering consistent quality and service to our clients with a sense of urgency because we know maintenance issues impact the bottom line.

As a Commercial Operations Lead
- Utility you are responsible for managing a key client relationship and ensuring the successful delivery of QE Solar’s operations and maintenance services for utility-scale solar facilities. The Commercial Operations Lead
- Utility serves as the primary point of contact for the assigned client and coordinates cross‑functional operational activities to meet or exceed all contractual and performance obligations. Success in this role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, along with a thorough understanding of solar operations, compliance requirements, and financial processes.

Travel Requirements: Approximately once per quarter, or as needed for site visits.

Location: This position requires candidates to be located within the Eastern Time Zone. Preferred locations include the greater Springfield, New Jersey;
Atlanta, Georgia; and Raleigh, North Carolina areas. Applicants residing in New Jersey will be expected to work on‑site at our headquarters in Springfield as required.

Essential Duties & Approximate Commitment of Time

Manage client relationships, act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, and ensure all contractual obligations are met. Lead regular client touchpoints and reporting sessions to communicate plant performance, ongoing activities, and compliance status.
25%

Coordinate operational activities across cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution of QE Solar’s O&M services. Serve as the ‘quarterback’ of operations to align internal teams and deliver seamless service.
25%

Review operational reports (e.g., performance reports, testing and inspection results) and solicit input from key stakeholders to support strategic decision making and drive optimal plant performance.
20%

Support compliance efforts, including familiarity with applicable NERC standards and GADS reporting, to ensure all operational and reporting obligations are met across QE Solar‑managed assets.
15%

Assist with financial processes including client quoting, procurement coordination, and invoicing activities to ensure accurate and timely execution of financial obligations.
10%

Complete administrative tasks necessary to support internal coordination, documentation, and client deliverables. 5%

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.

Experience Required

5+ years of experience in client or account management within the utility energy industry. Experience in solar operations, NERC compliance, or energy services project management.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge

Familiarity with renewable energy systems, power generation operations, NERC compliance, and performance analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a client‑first mindset.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable working across departments and coordinating large, distributed teams.
Strong organizational and follow‑up skills.
Ability to travel occasionally and adapt to client and operational needs.
Curiosity, candor, and transparency.

QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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