Solar Engineering Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

About Us

Charlie Mike has partnered with a national leader offering comprehensive energy solutions (Solar, CHP, Battery Storage) to commercial and industrial clients across the country. As part of a larger portfolio of energy efficiency companies, we leverage our network to offer unique business opportunities for clients and employees. Our client is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Chicago, IL, experiencing rapid growth in the renewable energy industry.

Our client offers a fun, dynamic work environment. The enthusiasm and passion for making a difference in the renewable energy industry are clearly evident in the work of our employees. Come join our growing team!

Responsibilities

1. Lead and coordinate engineering activities for the technical support, design, and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems.
2. Hire, supervise, support, and develop the engineering team.
3. Assist the engineering project management team as needed, understanding all aspects of their responsibilities.
4. Maintain strong relationships with clients.
5. Assess current SOPs and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement.
6. Ensure projects are completed efficiently, correctly, on schedule, and within budget.
7. Negotiate contracts with outside vendors.
8. Manage relationships and expectations with engineering consultants and equipment vendors.
9. Review engineering work for accuracy and compliance with engineering principles.
10. Review RFPs and contract documents.
11. Act as liaison with Project Management regarding engineering progress, quality, scope issues, and interface with customers on technical questions/concerns.
12. Research latest technologies and best practices.

Education & Experience

• Degree in engineering, electrical preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years of PV design engineering experience.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience.
• Battery/Storage experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Project and time management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Proficiency in solar system design tools (Helioscope, AutoCAD, PVsyst).
• NABCEP Design Specialist Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Electric (NEC) and Fire codes.
• Experience in preparing electrical engineering design packages.

If you believe your background and experience are a great fit for this role, please apply directly or send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.