Manager, Execution Engineering; Utility-Scale Solar + BESS

Manager, Execution Engineering (Utility-Scale Solar + Storage)

Location:

Portland, OR (Hybrid) Compensation: $135,000–$170,000 Base + Bonus + Strong Benefits

A well-capitalized owner/developer of utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure is seeking a Manager, Execution Engineering to support the design and execution of large-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects moving from late-stage development into construction.

This is an opportunity to join a growing platform at the intersection of engineering, project execution, and commercial decision‑making—helping bring critical energy infrastructure projects to life.

This position serves as a technical quarterback across project execution, working cross‑functionally with development, procurement, commercial, and construction teams while managing EPC contractors and engineering partners.

You will help lead projects from pre-NTP through construction, owning technical coordination, design basis development, EPC interface management, and execution support.

• Lead execution engineering efforts for utility-scale solar and storage projects
• Support projects moving from development into construction execution
• Coordinate and manage EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and key stakeholders
• Participate in technical aspects of EPC contracts, change orders, and risk management
• Support design reviews, value engineering, constructability reviews, and equipment decisions
• Help establish project design basis, technical scopes, and performance requirements
• Evaluate technical decisions through the lens of cost, schedule, risk, and commercial impact
• Support procurement and owner-furnished equipment strategies
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning as needed

• 4+ years of experience in utility-scale renewables project engineering, execution engineering, or engineering project management
• Strong experience with solar PV projects; BESS exposure highly valued
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
• Medium-voltage systems experience required
• Experience working with EPC contractors through design and execution
• Understanding of constructability, technical risk, and project delivery
• Ability to operate independently in a cross-functional stakeholder environment
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills

• Renewable IPPs / developers
• EPC contractors
• Owner’s engineering / execution engineering groups
• Utility-scale project engineering teams

Travel:
Up to 25%

If you have experience leading the technical execution of utility-scale renewable projects and enjoy operating at the intersection of engineering and business, we’d welcome a conversation. If interested, apply here. Jordyn Maloney will reach out to qualified applicants.