Technical Manager- Electrical Engineering- Solar

The Opportunity 

Ulteig has an opportunity for a Solar Engineering Manager to lead a team of solar engineers.  We are seeking a creative, intelligent, entrepreneurial, driven individual with expertise in the utility scale solar industry.  The ideal candidate will build and lead complex technical teams, execute projects, and support business development of the solar service offering to new and existing clients.  The ideal candidate will also have a passion for solar development, creating new efficiencies, working in an exciting, fast-paced environment, while supporting multiple clients on a variety of different projects. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent, lead a growing team, and work for a proven leader in the renewable energy industry. 

 What You'll Do  

This individual will report directly to a Renewables Electrical Associate Director and collaborate closely with other teams such as PV Civil, Studies, Substation, Project Management, AISP, and Client Solutions. The Technical Manager is a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management & engagement, business acumen, and consulting engineering. 

Project Technical Lead – 40% 

• Manages and leads all engineering activities during the proposal, design, and construction stages of projects including but not limited to managing engineering scope to technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
• Provides project oversight, including managing engineering scope according to technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
• Work with customers (Developers, EPCs, Utilities, and Owner/Operators) to ensure client and project expectations and success factors are understood and addressed 
• Provide technical leadership and coordination on large utility scale solar projects involving multi-discipline teams  
• Provide creative solutions for complex solar development opportunities 
• Maintains high levels of quality, responsiveness, and accountability to meet internal and external client project requirements in alignment with company expectations
• Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations & specifications, assumes responsible charge as needed.
• Assure quality in design work by developing and following internal QA/QC methods 

Management Responsibilities – 40% 

• Work with the Ulteig Senior Leadership team to lead the solar service offering and strategic planning 
• Grow and lead a collaborative team to ensure key functional needs are met 
• Coordinate communication and provide status updates to stakeholders as required  
• Participate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives for the company and/or department.  
• Maintain and grow positive team culture.  
• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and technical services oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals. 
• Create and manage team budget for financial responsibility.  Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc.) 
• Coach, train, and develop engineering technical staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey results.  
• Actively manage team resource planning along with cross-team and cross-office resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual annual merit and bonus decisions, training, and professional development for team members. 
• Support the role of hiring manager as well as company-wide hiring for successful growth which includes; regular evaluation of candidate resumes, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular interviews and debrief assessments.  

Business Development Responsibilities – 20% 

• Aid in the development and management of strategic accounts and proposals 
• Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with Proposal Development Team and Client Solutions group. 
• Maintains and builds positive client relationships. 
   

What We Expect from You 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical and or electrical engineering, or related engineering field 

• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) strongly preferred

• Must be analytical,