Sr. Solar / Renewable Energy Engineering Manager
19 days ago
Miami
Job Description Sr. Renewable Energy (Solar) Engineering Manager Company: Symx Energy Location: Varies by project Travel: Up to 50-75% domestic Position Summary The Senior Solar Engineering Manager will lead Symx’s renewable energy engineering team—including in-house staff, third-party firms, and consultants—in the design, implementation, and optimization of utility-scale solar farm projects. This role blends deep technical expertise with strong leadership to deliver high-performance solar power solutions that meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Design • Lead engineering efforts for utility-scale solar projects, including:, • Single line diagrams, • Civil, structural, and electrical site plans, • DC and AC wiring diagrams, • Equipment layouts, performance measurement, and testing, • Apply construction-focused solar design knowledge, including:, • PV string sizing, • DC and AC conductor and conduit sizing, • Racking and tracker design and power requirements, • Maintain hands-on knowledge of current solar and battery storage technologies, including:, • Solar modules, • Inverters and transformers, • Racking and tracker systems, • Battery energy storage systems (BESS), • Own assigned portions of the project lifecycle from design through construction support., • Manage third-party engineering firms, consultants, designers, surveyors, subject matter experts, and owner’s engineers from project inception to completion., • Develop, review, and approve:, • 30%, 60%, 90%, • Issued for Construction (IFC), • As-Built drawing packages, • Administer document control and RFI processes., • Assist with monthly reporting and maintain project management systems (CMiC)., • Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, design teams, and project owners., • Interface with cross-functional teams including procurement, construction, and operations., • Provide technical support to field and construction teams., • Lead and mentor a team of solar engineers and technical specialists through all project phases, from initial design through commissioning., • Provide technical mentorship and professional development opportunities for engineering team members., • Develop and review engineering deliverables, including technical specifications, design documents, and project plans., • Ensure all installations comply with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards., • Optimize solar farm efficiency, reliability, and production through technical solutions., • Manage engineering budgets and resource allocation across multiple large-scale projects., • Support business development teams by providing technical input during proposal development., • Maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and technology partners. Required • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline., • Minimum of 3 years of experience in:, • Solar construction or, • Strong knowledge of:, • Civil, mechanical, electrical, and power systems design, • Solar and energy storage systems, • Utility interconnection requirements, • Proven ability to manage complex design documentation across multiple systems., • Familiarity with CAD workflows and construction standards., • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint., • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D., • Experience with QGIS or other GIS software., • Experience with Autodesk Fusion or other 3D design software.