Manager, Solar Engineering - TerraForm Power : Job Details

Manager, Solar Engineering role at TerraForm Power. Location: New York, NY or remote.

• Reporting to the Sr. Director of Optimization and Engineering, plan, organize and direct engineering activities to optimize solar facilities.
• Optimize and develop new strategies for operating facilities and support repower and greenfield development.
• Coordinate the development, design engineering and commissioning of new projects.
• Develop or participate in the development of RFPs, specifications and drawings; proposal review and contract award; tendering phase; quality assurance and finalization.
• Prepare, review, negotiate and finalize contract documents and supervise contract administration to ensure compliance with permits, policies and codes.
• Act as a Project Manager for projects assigned.
• Participate in M&A activities and provide opinions on technical issues, equipment obsolescence, operating history and value add.
• Assist in capital and maintenance budget preparation and prioritize, plan and schedule work within the budget.
• Provide engineering advice and develop engineering solutions and guide the development, revision and quality control of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs, policies and procedures.
• Review preventive and corrective maintenance reports to ensure compliance and identify issues.

• Assist self-perform teams as subject matter expert in troubleshooting and repair, and equipment selection of solar equipment.
• Propose improvements and evaluate new technologies to minimize operating costs, risk and potential losses and maximize generation.
• Perform site audits and work with contractors and self-perform teams to improve site health.
• Align with corporate values, including health, safety, security and environmental policy.
• Manage a small team of direct reports.

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and leadership skills, discretion and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong commercial and financial mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; solid planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Strong personal commitment to continuous improvement.
• Value excellence in safety and environmental practices.
• Travel expectation: 10-30%

• BS Degree in Engineering, electrical preferred (advanced degree is a plus).
• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Solar construction or Operations & Maintenance.
• Familiarity with applicable OSHA standards.
• Commissioning and project management experience.
• Experience in Energy Storage technologies is an asset.
• Experience in greenfield and/or brownfield development is an asset.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code, PVSyst, and other modeling software.
• Experience in managing small teams of engineers.

Annual Compensation: $150,000-170,000 and bonus eligible.

TerraForm Power