[Hiring] Project Engineering Manager @Zelestra

Role Description

The Project Engineering Manager leads and oversees early to late stage (30% through IFC) engineering efforts on a project basis for utility scale solar/ESS/wind. Manages and leads a team of engineers who coordinate site-specific engineering designs and ensure they align with Zelestra standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent specific to renewables.
• Minimum experience of 5-10+ years in engineering companies developing similar functions.
• Minimum of 3+ years of direct leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore or equivalent project management tools, Bluebeam, CAD, applicable renewable energy codes and standards, and AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain PE license.
• Office remote, availability to travel 25-35%.

Requirements

• Lead and manage a team of design (project) engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Ensure engineering designs and contracting align with Zelestra standards (including the creation of new standards where appropriate) and incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.
• Lead coordination (with internal and external stakeholders) of the 10%, 30%, 60%, IFC engineering packages for solar/BESS/Wind.
• Lead developing technical scopes of work templates for LNTP, EPC, & owners engineering efforts.
• Support technical due diligence of Independent Engineers supporting project financing.
• Maintain repositories for lessons learned across projects for continuous improvement of the department.
• Utilize the Zelestra early and late stage processes during the design and construction of projects.
• Support reviewing project estimates and ensure they meet the project specific design basis.
• Lead/Support major equipment selection for solar/wind/BESS.
• Key contact for all project related technical issues and technical scope.
• Maintain relationships with key engineering partners.
• Lead/manage/update Zelestra design engineering processes.
• Utilization of AI in day-to-day activities to increase efficiency and productivity for assigned tasks.

Benefits

• The anticipated starting salary for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and education in a remote-working environment; $145,000 - $170,000.
• Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive bonus program.