Solar Development Manager

Posted 16 July 2026
LocationLos Angeles
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Renewables

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager Development Engineering to lead front-end engineering for utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage (BESS) projects across the U.S.

This role will oversee engineering activities from early-stage development through pre-construction, ensuring projects meet technical, permitting, interconnection, and financial requirements.


Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering for utility-scale solar and BESS projects from development through pre-construction.

  • Manage engineering consultants and collaborate with Development, Procurement, Construction, and other internal teams.

  • Oversee PV system design, performance modeling, site design, and utility interconnection.

  • Establish engineering standards, QA/QC processes, and design best practices.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

  • 5+ years of utility-scale solar or solar-plus-storage engineering experience.

  • Strong knowledge of PV system design, site grading, hydrology, drainage, and structural design.

  • Experience with PVSyst, PVCase, Helioscope, or similar performance modeling tools.

  • Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, AHJ requirements, permitting, utility interconnection, and ISO/RTO markets (CAISO, ERCOT, PJM).

  • Experience with BESS design, EPC contracting, engineering reviews, and managing external consultants.

  • PE License (Civil or Electrical) is preferred.


If this position is of interest to you, apply now!