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Posted May 21, 2026

Senior Manager – Civil Solar Planning & Engineering

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Job Description: • Serve as Deputy to the Executive Director of Planning & Engineering, providing leadership continuity, operational support and decision-making authority in their absence. • Assist the Executive Director of the P&E Division in leading technical and strategic activities, ensuring alignment of engineering strategy with corporate and project development goals. • Serve as a liaison between Planning & Engineering, Project Development, and Corporate Finance to integrate site design, permitting, and interconnection requirements into project business cases. • Establish and maintain engineering standards, risk assessment frameworks, and quality control protocols across all projects. • Oversee early-stage site evaluations, constraints analyses, and conceptual layouts to inform project viability and site control decisions. • Direct permitting strategy and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies (USACE, SHPO, USFWS, and AHJs). • Manage consultant teams developing civil, electrical, and environmental studies; ensure deliverables meet ibV and regulatory standards. • Advise Project Development and Corporate Finance on cost, constructability, and technical risk factors affecting project economics. • Track engineering budgets, schedules, and progress across multiple concurrent projects; identify and mitigate risks to scope and timeline. • Oversee technical reviews and provide recommendations for executive decision-making and investment committees. • Oversee the development of internal reporting dashboards and process documentation to enhance visibility and accountability. • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and planners to build organizational capability and technical excellence. • Foster a collaborative, solutions-driven team culture grounded in innovation, quality, and accountability. • Support workforce planning, recruitment, and training initiatives within the Planning & Engineering Division. Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or related Engineering field (P.E. license or PMP certification preferred) • 8+ years of experience in renewable energy, site development, or related engineering management roles • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external consultants in fast-paced, multi-project environments • Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions • Advanced proficiency with GIS, CAD, and project management software; familiarity with PVSyst and other performance tools a plus • Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with an ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable insights. Benefits: • Flexible health • 401k • PTO • Other benefits such as flex work • Training • Fun corporate retreats Apply tot his job Apply To this Job